Esquites (Mexican Elotes Salad)

Esquites (Mexican Elotes Salad)

Recipe by CJ from allrecipes.com

Appetizer 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, in batches if necessary. Stir briefly; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until corn is slightly charred, about 2 minutes. Stir once and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Mix shallot, mayonnaise, and chile-lime seasoning together in a large bowl. Stir in the corn and jalapeno until well coated in dressing. Stir in 1/2 of the cilantro and Cotija cheese. Taste and season as desired. Top with the remaining cilantro. Serve each portion with a lime wedge.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 196
  • Carbohydrate: 21g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 4g

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