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Elote Corn Salad: Easy Amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn salad that combines sweet corn, creamy dressing, zesty lime, and cotija cheese.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of fresh corn (grilled or boiled)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or crema
  • Juice of 1-2 limes
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your corn: Grill over medium heat until charred, about 10 minutes, or boil for 5-7 minutes. Cool and cut off kernels.
  2. Mix the salad: In a bowl, combine corn with mayo or crema. Add lime juice.
  3. Incorporate cheese and seasoning: Add cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder or paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Fold together.
  4. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adjust lime juice and cheese to taste. For a lighter version, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt.

  • Author: instantmeals
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing and Chilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian