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Elote Salad (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Elote Salad is a side dish inspired by a Mexican favorite. This corn salad includes a delicious combination of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, and is a great way to enjoy fresh corn and spices.
Ingredients
- 5 ears Fresh corn , cooked and removed from the cob
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- ¼ cup Red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons Jalapeno, finely minced
- 2 cloves Garlic , finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream
- 1 Lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
- ¼ cup Queso Fresco
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add corn and sautee until golden and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- Remove corn from the pan and place in a large bowl.
- Add onion, jalapeno and garlic to the skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Remove vegetables from pan and place in bowl with corn.
- In a bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and House Seasoning Blend.
- Whisk until combined.
- Pour dressing over the corn and stir to combine.
- Add Queso Fresco and cilantro and serve immediately.
Christina's Notes
Expert Tips for Making Esquites Corn Salad
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- Try different cheeses: I use Queso Fresco, but you can use Cotija cheese instead.
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- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and enjoy!
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- Cilantro Substitute: If you are going to a gathering and people attending might dislike the taste of cilantro, try Italian parsley, mint leaves, or fresh basil.