Description
A delicious and vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Elote in a Bowl, featuring sweet corn, creamy dressing, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Add the crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just add the cilantro and lime juice right before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg