Mexican street corn
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn salad, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ears Corn Fresh or frozen, kernels removed from cob
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Cotija cheese Crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro Chopped
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt To taste
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- If using fresh corn, grill or boil the ears until tender. Let cool slightly, then carefully slice the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it.
- In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin.
- Gently stir in the chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. It's delicious warm or cold.
Notes
Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a popular street food in Mexico. This salad version is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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