Elote Corn Salad

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups of frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Tajin (Chili Lime Seasoning)
  • Sauce
    • Option 1 (Use either option 1 or option 2)
      • 1/4 cup sour cream or 2 Tbl mayo and 2 Tbl of sour cream
      • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, paprika or chili powder
      • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
      • 3/8 teaspoons cumin
    • Option 2

Preparation

  1. Warm the corn on a pan grill pan until the kernels are slightly charred. Abour 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the kernels and diced onion to a large bowl, and while it is still warm, stir in the butter, sour cream, lime juice, paprika, cumin, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and a dash or tajin or salt and pepper
  3. Taste and season the salad with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a dip double the dressing to make it saucier.

Make Up to a day ahead so the sauce can mend with the corn.

Queso fresco, grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta can all be used in place of Cotija cheese.

Source: Just a Taste: Elote Corn Salad