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Mexican Street Corn Salad. Esquites inspired recipe! Grilled corn, everything but the elote seasoning, cilantro, jalapeño peppers and more!
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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Cook time: time to grill the corn
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer or Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: elote, Esquites, Mexican Street Corn, Mexican Street Corn Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 5 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
  • 2 to 3 pieces grilled zucchini optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 3 to 4 dashes Tabasco, Cholula or similar hot sauce
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Everything But The Elote Seasoning Blend*
  • 2 dashes Tajín seasoning
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise + more if desired
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% plain Greek yogurt + more if desired
  • Cotija or feta cheese finely crumbled
  • juice from 1 lime
  • serve with tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Using a large mixing bowl, mix together all of the ingredients from the grilled corn to the fresh lime juice. Mix together, taste and adjust any ingredients as needed. If a creamier Mexican Street Corn Salad is desired, add more mayo and yogurt. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Notes

*If you don't have the Everything But The Elote Seasoning Blend, add cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder to taste.