Homemade Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) Recipe
If you’re in the mood for something deliciously different, you have to try making this Mexican Street Corn Salad. It’s incredibly easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it the perfect side dish that brings the classic flavors of Mexican street food right to your table!
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn or thawed
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
For the Sauce
- 1½ tablespoons mayo
- 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill until char marks appear, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Once grilled, remove the corn from the heat and set it aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the kernels off the corn cobs and add them to the bowl with the mayo mixture.
- Stir everything together to coat the corn well. Then mix in the cheese, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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