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

  1. 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.