Delightful Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
This refreshing Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, is a vibrant mix of sweet corn, zesty lime, and savory spices. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this easy-to-make salad embodies the essence of Mexican street food. With its colorful presentation and tantalizing flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn or 1 bag frozen corn)
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, boil or grill until tender. Allow to cool and cut off kernels. For frozen corn, cook according to package instructions and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cooled corn until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro; mix gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or chili powder if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg