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Easy Elote Salad

A quick take on Mexican street corn, with charred corn kernels tossed in a creamy, tangy, cheesy dressing.

Mexican vegetarian weeknight side dish charred
Cook 5 min
Total 5 min
Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 4 cup
    corn kernels , thawed if frozen
  • 0.333 cup
    mayonnaise
  • 0.333 cup
    cotija cheese , crumbled
  • 2
    lime , juiced
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp
    cayenne pepper (optional)
  • salt , to taste

Instructions

7 steps
  1. 1

    Heat a dry skillet over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add corn to the skillet without stirring; let it char.

    ⏱ 3 min
  3. 3

    Stir the corn and let it char further.

    ⏱ 2 min
  4. 4

    Transfer the corn to a bowl and let it cool.

    ⏱ 5 min
  5. 5

    Mix in the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne, and salt.

  6. 6

    Taste and add more lime juice or chili powder if desired.

  7. 7

    Store in the fridge.

Refine

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