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Street Corn Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional elote, packed with fresh ingredients and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cups corn
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2.5 oz cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Prepare all your ingredients so you can work quickly once cooking begins.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers.
  3. Add the corn and kosher salt.
  4. Let the corn sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a golden char.
  5. Stir the corn and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
  6. Stir occasionally for about 6 more minutes until the corn is deeply charred and tender.
  7. Transfer the charred corn to a large serving bowl.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
  9. Pour the spiced dressing over the charred corn.
  10. Add the crumbled cotija cheese, sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and minced garlic.
  11. Gently fold everything together until the corn is evenly coated.
  12. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional kosher salt and chili powder as needed.

Notes

Letting the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

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