Delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe (Esquites)
A refreshing Mexican street corn salad packed with flavor from sweet corn, zesty lime, and rich Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, grill it until it’s charred, and then cut the kernels off the cob. If you’re using frozen corn, cook it according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Stir in the Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—feel free to add more lime juice if you like a tangy kick!
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and get ready to enjoy a burst of flavors!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. The salad is great to make ahead of time and gets better after chilling.