Description
Mexican Street Corn Esquites is a flavorful corn salad that combines the sweetness of corn with creamy and spicy elements.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook corn kernels in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add corn to the bowl and mix well.
- Stir in Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili powder to taste for desired spiciness.
- Can substitute Cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Esquites, Corn Salad, Mexican Cuisine