Creamy Mexican Corn Salad Recipe | Esquites

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

Grill 5 ears of corn on a cast iron grill pan until charred, rotating for even cooking.

Cut the kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife.

In a bowl, combine the grilled corn with 1/3 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup sour cream, mixing until coated.

Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/3 cup cotija cheese, mixing well.

Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the mixture and add 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, then mix again.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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