Description
A tasty twist on the classic Mexican street corn dish, this Elote Corn Salad combines fresh corn, creamy dressing, Cotija cheese, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cilantro, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh corn for the best flavor, and feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste. This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg