Description
The Easy Corn Salad (esquites-style) is a colorful, refreshing dish that perfectly captures the flavors of summer. Bursting with sweet corn kernels tossed in zesty lime juice, creamy queso fresco, and a hint of chili powder, this salad is not just a side—it’s a celebration! Quick to prepare and versatile enough for any gathering, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and awaken your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck and clean the corn. Boil or grill for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Cut off Kernels: Let cool slightly, then slice off the kernels with a sharp knife.
- Mix Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix corn kernels, queso fresco, cilantro, and jalapeños if desired.
- Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve: Transfer to serving bowls or serve straight from the mixing bowl with additional queso fresco as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, include diced avocado. Customize by using feta cheese instead of queso fresco or adding bell peppers for extra crunch. Letting the salad sit for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor melding.