Elote Salad (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

Elote Salad is a side dish inspired by a Mexican favorite. This corn salad includes a delicious combination of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, and is a great way to enjoy fresh corn and spices. This corn off the cob dish inspired by Mexican street food is the perfect side and is tangy and easy to make.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 312 kcal per serving

Ingredients

5 ears - fresh corn
2 tablespoons - butter
¼ cup - red onion
2 tablespoons - jalapeno
2 clove - garlic
2 tablespoons - mayonnaise
2 tablespoons - sour cream
1 - lime
½ tsp - chili powder
1 tsp - all-purpose seasoning
¼ cup - Queso Fresco
¼ cup - fresh cilantro

Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add corn and sautee until golden and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
Remove corn from the pan and place in a large bowl.
Add onion, jalapeno and garlic to the skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Remove vegetables from pan and place in bowl with corn.
In a bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and house seasoning blend.
Whisk until combined.
Pour dressing over the corn and stir to combine.
Add Queso Fresco and cilantro and serve immediately.

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