This traditional Elote salad....Mexican Street Corn Salad....is a fiesta for your tastebuds!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: street corn
Servings: 8
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $8
Equipment
bowl
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
4cupscorn kernelsthawed, if frozen
1/2cupdiced red onion
1jalapenoseeded and minced
1/2cupchopped green onion
1/2cupchopped fresh cilantro
4ouncesCojita cheesecrumbled
3tablespoonssour cream
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
zest and juice of 2 limes
1teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoonchili powder
kosher salt and fresh ground pepperto taste
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until slightly charred, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Transfer the corn to a mixing bowl. Add the onion, jalapeño, green onion, cilantro and cheese. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, cayenne pepper and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cilantro and Cojita cheese, if desired. Serve immediately
Notes
Salad can be made up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container.