06/12/2026
Mexican Street Corn Salad is the side dish that makes every BBQ, taco night, and gathering instantly better. 🌽🥗
All the bold flavors of elote — charred corn, cotija, lime, cilantro, chili, mayo, crema — in a shareable salad form. The side everyone fights over.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups corn kernels, charred in a dry skillet
- ¼ cup mayonnaise + ¼ cup Mexican crema
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Juice of 1½ limes
- 1 tsp chili powder + ½ tsp Tajín
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Char corn kernels in a dry cast iron skillet over high heat until deeply golden in spots.
2. Let corn cool 5 minutes.
3. Toss corn with mayo, crema, lime juice, chili powder, and Tajín.
4. Mix in half the cotija and half the cilantro.
5. Season with salt.
6. Transfer to serving dish.
7. Top with remaining cotija, cilantro, jalapeño slices.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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