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Elote Salad Recipe
Elote salad transforms the classic Mexican street food into convenient salad version combining grilled corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro with spicy elements for authentic flavors. This innovative adaptation demonstrates how beloved street foods can become table dishes while maintaining essential characteristics. The grilled corn provides smoky depth while traditional accompaniments ensure authentic elote experience in shareable format.
This salad version of elote, a classic Mexican street food, combines grilled corn, Cotija cheese, and cilantro with a spicy lime mayonnaise for a deliciously easy way to enjoy elotes!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
6 ears corn in the husk
Chile-Lime Mayonnaise:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon mild chile powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 scallions, sliced
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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Soak corn in cold water for at least 1 hour.
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Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, chile powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Refrigerate chile-lime mayonnaise.
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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.
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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.
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Cut kernels off the cob. Combine corn kernels, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and scallions in a large bowl. Fold in chile-lime mayonnaise.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 257 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 257 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 266mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 6g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium 90mg | 7% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 310mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
