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Mexican Corn Salad

Cultural Context

Mexican Corn Salad, or Esquites, has its roots in street food culture, where corn is often enjoyed on-the-go. Traditionally, vendors serve it in cups, topped with creamy sauces and spices. This dish celebrates the sweet, fresh flavors of corn, especially during summer harvests. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Mexico, appearing at barbecues and potlucks worldwide, often customized with various toppings.

MexicanMXside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 large tin sweetcorn
1 red onion
cherry tomatoes
jalapenos (drained from a jar)
fresh coriander
feta cheese (or vegan feta)
butter (or vegan butter)
lemon juice
paprika
mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with lower fat.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers crunch without heat.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika gives color and flavor without heat.

1

Chop the red onion finely.

2

Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters.

3

Roughly chop the drained jalapenos, keeping them small but chunky if preferred.

4

Add a big handful of fresh coriander, or substitute with parsley if desired.

5

Drain a large tin of sweetcorn and add it to a mixing bowl.

6

Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the corn.

7

Crumble in feta cheese (or vegan feta for a vegan option).

8

Mix all the ingredients together well.

9

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing with melted butter (or vegan butter), lemon juice, paprika, and mayonnaise (or vegan mayo).

10

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir everything together.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freevegan

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

EsquitesElote Salad
Local Name: ensalada de maíz

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