ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN SALAD)

Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) image

Provided by PACE6634

Categories Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 cups corn
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 green onions, sliced
1 handful cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons Cotija cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
1/8 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

1.Melt butter in skillet on medium-high.
2.Add corn and mix with butter.
3.Let corn char on bottom of pan. Then stir and char again.
4.Add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and then remove from heat.
5.Place into a bowl and add mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, chili powder and avocado.
6.Serve warm or chilled, your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 70, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 4.1