Easy Corn Salad (Esquites-Style)
This Easy Corn Salad (esquites-style) is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy cheese. Perfect for barbecues or as a light meal, this salad combines crunchy kernels with fresh herbs and a hint of spice. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Boil fresh corn in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and cool before cutting off kernels.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled corn kernels with cilantro and Cotija cheese. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra cilantro and cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg