Elote Salad

Elote Salad

This easy elote salad, made with grilled corn, Cotija, and cilantro tossed in a spicy lime mayo dressing, is a deliciously creamy twist on classic Mexican elotes.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
95 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Soak corn in cold water for at least 1 hour.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, chile powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Refrigerate chile-lime mayonnaise.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain corn and grill away from the heat source, 15 to 20 minutes.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Let cool until easily handled. Shuck corn and return to the grill; cook over the heat source until lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cut kernels off the cob. Combine corn kernels, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and scallions in a large bowl. Fold in chile-lime mayonnaise.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

257
Calories
6 g
Protein
20 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
266 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/264525/elote-salad/
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