Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad, or Esquites, is a vibrant blend of sweet corn, zesty lime, creamy Cotija cheese, and a hint of chili powder. This refreshing salad brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table, making it the perfect side dish for summer barbecues and family gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with color, it’s sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Grill or boil the corn until tender (about 10 minutes). Allow to cool.
- Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold the dressing into the corn until well combined.
- Gently mix in Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg