Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican street food to your dining table. This creamy salad combines grilled corn with a zesty dressing featuring lime juice, spices, and crumbled cotija cheese. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners, this refreshing salad is a crowd-pleaser that elevates any meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s an easy addition that everyone will love. Enjoy it as a side dish or use it as a topping for tacos and grilled meats—either way, your taste buds are in for a treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp sour cream (or crema)
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
Instructions
- Brush corn with melted butter and grill over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until charred. Cut kernels off the cob.
- In a mixing bowl, mix grilled corn with minced red onion, cotija cheese, sour cream, mayo, spices, cilantro, and lime juice until well combined.
- Enjoy warm or chilled as a delightful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/ Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg