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Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, featuring fresh corn, cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • microplane grater

Ingredients
  

Oil and Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 ears fresh corn shucked, kernels removed
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 ounces feta or Cotija cheese finely crumbled
  • ½ cup scallions finely sliced, green parts only
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and stemmed, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from 1 lime
  • Chile powder or hot chile flakes to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, season to taste with salt, toss once or twice, and cook without moving until charred on one side, about 2 minutes.
  • Toss corn, stir, and repeat until charred on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Continue tossing and charring until corn is well charred all over, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chile powder and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more chile powder to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword corn salad, Esquites, Mexican recipes, Mexican Street Corn Salad, side dishes
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