SPICED STREET CORN SALAD (ESQUITES)

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Quick Cinco de Mayo street corn salad recipe for any party!

Provided by Marilyn Schlossbach

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
½ medium white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 ½ cups crumbled cotija cheese, divided
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 medium limes, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is toasted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix corn mixture, jalapeno, 3 tablespoons cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, cayenne, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasonings, adding more of your preferred flavors if desired. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 914 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

tali mushavhanamadi
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Everyoung Eye
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Jake Jakey
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This recipe is a great way to add some color and flavor to your next barbecue.


Pubg Update
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I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chili peppers in this recipe.


ICEcoldASSASIN7
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer corn.


Charlotte Mcguire
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I love the smoky flavor that the grilled corn adds to this recipe.


Waqas Shaha
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook corn, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


abderrahmane AIT CHEIKH
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This recipe is a great way to add some Mexican flair to your next party or gathering.


Jennifer Patrick
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I love that this recipe is healthy and flavorful. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


G Jacobs
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This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of corn, and it's always delicious.


Abid Aoun
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone kept asking for the recipe.


Rebecca Swagerty
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn. I always have a few ears left over after making corn on the cob, and this is a great way to use them up.


Aditto Anjon
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I'm not usually a big fan of corn, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and lime juice really brighten up the flavor.


Allessandro Williams
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.


Taniyaghouri
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This is the best esquites recipe I've ever tried. The spices are perfect and the corn is cooked to perfection.


Charlotte Lewis
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Irha Jan
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This recipe was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the corn was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.