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Elote Mexican Street Corn Salad

Smoky Elote Mexican Street Corn Salad You’ll Crave This Summer

A vibrant and creamy Smoky Elote Mexican Street Corn Salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob Grilled to perfection
  • 1-2 teaspoons Chipotle Powder Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ cup Crema or Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
  • Juice of 1 lime Lime Juice Add just before serving
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Can be omitted
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese Reserve some for topping
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Diced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • ¼ cup Toasted Pepitas Add for crunchy texture

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Husk the corn and grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crema or mayonnaise with lime juice, chipotle powder, and smoked paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.
  3. Cut the grilled corn kernels off the cob into a large bowl. Add chopped cilantro, diced onion, and crumbled cotija.
  4. Gently fold the prepared dressing into the corn mixture without crushing the kernels. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with additional cotija and cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be served fresh or chilled. Reserve dressing until serving to maintain crispness.

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