Elote Salad
This elote salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish made with grilled corn, a creamy dressing, red onion, cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese. It's easy to make and perfect for a BBQ or potluck.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the husks and silk from the corn, and brush each ear with olive oil.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn kernels are lightly charred and tender. Remove from the grill and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Once the corn has cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cobs. Place the corn kernels in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the corn kernels and toss to coat them evenly.
- Add the chopped red onion and cilantro to the bowl and gently mix them into the corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese) over the top of the salad.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to your preference.
- Serve the elote salad immediately, or refrigerate it for a few hours to let the flavors meld together. It can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.