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Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elotes)

Cultural Context

Elotes, or Mexican street corn, is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed at fairs and markets. The dish has evolved into various forms, including this salad version, which captures the essence of elotes in a convenient format. It reflects the vibrant flavors and ingredients typical of Mexican cuisine, celebrating the use of fresh corn and zesty toppings.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups corn kernels
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 serrano pepper, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

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

1

Preheat the oven to broil.

2

Place corn on a foil-lined pan and spray with olive oil.

3

Broil corn for about 5 minutes, then flip and broil for another 5 minutes until charred.

4

Remove corn from the oven and let it cool slightly.

5

Use a bundt pan to easily remove the corn kernels from the cob.

6

In a bowl, combine corn, chopped cilantro, diced serrano pepper, lime juice from half a lime, and mayonnaise.

7

Add a tap of cayenne pepper to taste and mix well.

8

Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

grillingboilingmixinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

ovenfoil-lined panbundt panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

EsquitesElote en vaso
Local Name: Elote en bote

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