Elote Salad

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A nice way to have elote without having to eat it straight off the husk.

Submitted by BmanS1965
Updated on May 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn in the husk

Chile-Lime Mayonnaise:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

  • ½ teaspoon mild chile powder

  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro

  • 3 scallions, sliced

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Fresh uncooked ears of corn with various ingredients for elote salad.

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  2. Soak corn in cold water for at least 1 hour.

    Ears of corn soaking in water in a glass bowl.

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  3. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, chile powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Refrigerate chile-lime mayonnaise.

    Spicy mayo dressing in a glass bowl with a whisk.

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  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain corn and grill away from the heat source, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Ears of corn on a grill for barbecuing.

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  5. Let cool until easily handled. Shuck corn and return to the grill; cook over the heat source until lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.

    Grilled corn on the cob arranged on a barbecue grill.

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  6. Cut kernels off the cob. Combine corn kernels, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and scallions in a large bowl. Fold in chile-lime mayonnaise.

    Bowl of elote salad with cheese, herbs, and dressing.

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Elote Salad

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
19g Fat
20g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 266mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 310mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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