Description
This Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe captures the flavors of elote in a refreshing salad form. Perfect as a side for barbecues or taco nights, this dish is a fiesta for your taste buds!
Ingredients
Corn Salad:
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Mexican hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Corn: Wrap shucked corn in foil, grill at 400°F for 15 minutes. Cool and remove kernels.
- Mix Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, crema, 1/4 cup Cotija, chili powder, and salt.
- Combine: Stir corn into dressing.
- Finish: Top with remaining Cotija, cilantro, and hot sauce.
Notes
- Optional: Add diced red bell peppers and avocados for extra flair!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 143 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 439mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
