Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad in a black bowl.

5 from 2 votes

Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of grilled Mexican street corn salad: smoky grilled corn, tangy lime, savory cotija cheese, and a touch of heat, perfectly balanced in one delightful dish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Grilling, Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: corn, elotes, grilled, Mexican, salad, street

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Don't Sweat The Recipe

Ingredients

8 ears fresh corn on the cob
2 fresh jalapenos
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4-5 green onions, diced (we used green tops only)
1 cup Cotija cheese

Dressing:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons of fresh lime juice
1 clove of garlic minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat the grill to 400ºF.
Grill the corn and jalapenos for 15-20 minutes, turning frequently, until lightly charred.
8 ears fresh corn on the cob, 2 fresh jalapenos
Carefully cut the corn off the cobs into a large bowl. Chop and seed (if desired) the grilled jalapenos and toss in the bowl with the corn.
Add the cilantro and green onions.
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 4-5 green onions, diced
In a small bowl mix the dressing ingredients. Pour over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1 clove of garlic, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Add the Cotija cheese and gently toss to incorporate.
1 cup Cotija cheese
Serve warm, room temperature or cold.

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