Esquites

Name: Esquites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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.