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Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Salad aka Esquites is full of charred sweet corn, fresh herbs, smoky spices, creamy cheese, and a tangy jalapeno lime sauce. The perfect summer side!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: charred corn, corn salad, corn side dish, esquites, grilled corn salad, mexican street corn salad, summer side dish, vegetarian summer side dish
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 batch cilantro lime sauce use as much or as little as you like (I used 1 cup)
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro minced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta *
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese *
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen corn keep frozen
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Instructions

  • Make 1 batch cilantro lime sauce according to recipe directions, then place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Place bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, feta, parmesan, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder into a large bowl, stir to combine, then set aside.
  • Melt butter in a very large pan over medium/medium-high heat.
  • Once melted, add frozen corn in a single layer, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is charred all over.**
  • Once charred, pour the hot corn into the bowl, then toss with the desired amount of sauce.
  • Taste and re-season, then serve warm (with tortilla chips, if desired) or place in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Notes

*Cotija would be more authentic, but I couldn’t find it at my local grocery store. If you can, replace the feta and parmesan with equal parts cotija.
**If the corn starts to stick, turn the heat down a bit, drizzle in a little oil, and use a metal spatula to scrape the corn off the bottom. That being said, the charred bits add an amazing flavor to the salad, so don’t be scared of a little color!

Nutrition

Serving: 1large scoop | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg