Elote Salad

Elote Salad is a refreshing and flavorful Mexican-inspired salad that combines the smoky sweetness of grilled corn with creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime, and spicy chili powder. Its the perfect side dish for your summer gatherings and BBQs.

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 jalapeo pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Lettuce leaves for serving
• Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions:

Warm the grill up to a medium-high level

For about 10 minutes, turn the corn over on the grill every so often until it is charred and cooked all the way through

Take the corn off the grill and give it a little time to cool down

Take the corn off the cobs

Put half of the cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl

Add the mayonnaise and mix it all together

Put the red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeo pepper, and minced garlic into the bowl

Follow the steps on the grill

Spread the dressing over everything and toss it together until its well covered

Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mix

Place the Elote Salad on a bed of lettuce leaves

Top with the rest of the cotija cheese and lime wedges

Have fun with your tasty elote salad