SPICED STREET CORN SALAD (ESQUITES)

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Quick Cinco de Mayo street corn salad recipe for any party!

Provided by Marilyn Schlossbach

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
½ medium white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 ½ cups crumbled cotija cheese, divided
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 medium limes, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is toasted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix corn mixture, jalapeno, 3 tablespoons cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, cayenne, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasonings, adding more of your preferred flavors if desired. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 914 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Ihtasham Khan
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This is my new favorite corn salad recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of sweet corn, smoky paprika, and creamy avocado. This salad is a perfect summer side dish.


Jean Haddad
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I especially love the addition of the lime juice and cilantro. This is a great salad to serve at a party or potluck.


Hebatallatamem Roshdy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some leftover from a cookout and this was the perfect way to use it up. The salad is delicious and easy to make.


Ishtiaq Khan
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors are incredible and the corn is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhan Mahar
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This salad is so easy to make and the results are amazing. The corn salad is flavorful and refreshing. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


walter veilz
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I'm not usually a fan of corn salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and vegetables is perfect. I especially love the addition of the avocado. It added a creamy texture and a bit of extra flavor.


Danu Max
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This is the best corn salad I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Leonardo Mendoza
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the cotija cheese. It added a salty and creamy flavor that really complemented the corn.


Charlene Simms
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some leftover from a cookout and this was the perfect way to use it up. The salad is delicious and easy to make.


Damayanthi Gunasekara
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I was looking for a new corn salad recipe and this one did not disappoint. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the addition of the black beans and tomatoes. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Jill Black
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This is my new favorite corn salad recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of sweet corn, smoky paprika, and creamy avocado. This salad is a perfect summer side dish.


Jenny Perrmann
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I especially love the addition of the lime juice and cilantro. This is a great salad to serve at a party or potluck.


bitaniya woldeyes
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some leftover from a cookout and this was the perfect way to use it up. The salad is delicious and easy to make.


Marlon Shelton Michaels
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors are incredible and the corn is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


54 64
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The corn salad is flavorful and refreshing. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


achola juliet
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I made this salad for a cookout and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the avocado. It added a creamy texture and a bit of extra flavor.


Md jeyolok
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This is the best corn salad I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Vikram Sindhi
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I'm not usually a fan of corn salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and vegetables is perfect. I especially love the addition of cotija cheese.


Sk Naiem
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This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and smoky flavor of the corn. I'll definitely be making it again soon.