ESQUITES (MEXICAN ELOTES SALAD)

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Elote, made from grilled corn on the cob and slathered in deliciousness, is a popular street food that shows up at the local fair every year. Esquites are an off-the-cob version that makes a refreshing salad on a hot summer day. Top with more Cotija cheese and a dusting of Tajin®.

Provided by CJ

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, in batches if necessary. Stir briefly; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until corn is slightly charred, about 2 minutes. Stir once and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Mix shallot, mayonnaise, and chile-lime seasoning together in a large bowl. Stir in the corn and jalapeno until well coated in dressing. Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro and Cotija cheese. Taste and season as desired. Top with the remaining cilantro. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 335.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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