
Esquites
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield
6 servings
Creamy, tangy Mexican street corn salad puts the flavors of elote in a bowl. Esquites are the perfect side dish for a barbecue.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Lime wedges, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until lightly charred, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional minced cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 252 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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