A fresh and flavorful salad inspired by the popular Mexican street food, Elote. This salad combines grilled corn, creamy dressing, and spicy seasoning for a delicious side dish.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 6 ears corn
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Grill the corn on the grill, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the corn and toss to coat.
Step 6
Add the chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese to the bowl and stir to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.