Warm Mexican Corn Salad (Elote)
"Succulent summer corn dressed in a zesty lime mayonnaise, sprinkled with a hint of chili powder, and topped with crumbled cotija cheese. This delightful dish is commonly referred to as elote, or Mexican street corn salad." Recipe title: "Warm Mexican Corn Salad (Elote)"
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Ingredients
- 4 large fresh cobs of corn
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp minced cilantro
- 2 tbsp scallions
- 1/2 cup 40 g cotija cheese, grated
- 5 lime wedges for serving
- 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
Cook the corn by immersing it in boiling water for 5 minutes, then take it off the heat.
- 2
Once it’s manageable to touch, slice the kernels off the cob. This should yield about 4 cups.
- 3
In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together mayonnaise, yogurt, chili powder, and lime juice until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Incorporate the corn, cilantro, scallions, and cheese into the mixture and gently toss to combine.
- 5
Present the salad with lime wedges on the side.