Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad, or Elote, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that encapsulates the flavors of Mexican street food. This creamy and zesty salad features grilled corn, fresh herbs, and a blend of spices that create an irresistible combination. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a delightful side dish to complement your favorite grilled meats, this salad is sure to impress guests of all ages. With its quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Grill or sauté the corn: Brush with melted butter and grill on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until charred. Alternatively, cut kernels off the cob, sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat with melted butter for about 5-8 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne if using.
- Add grilled or sautéed corn along with minced red onion to the bowl.
- Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg