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Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad
A deconstructed version of "Elote," featuring grilled corn kernels tossed in a bowl with lime, chili, mayo, and salty cotija cheese. This format makes it much easier to eat while retaining all the creamy, smoky, and spicy flavors of the original street food. It is a fantastic, festive side dish that pairs perfectly with any grilled meat.
A deconstructed version of "Elote," featuring grilled corn kernels tossed in a bowl with lime, chili, mayo, and salty cotija cheese. This format makes it much easier to eat while retaining all the creamy, smoky, and spicy flavors of the original street food. It is a fantastic, festive side dish that pairs perfectly with any grilled meat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kernel Corn, undrained
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Cotija Cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper, ground
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Cilantro
Instructions
- Pour the corn into a saucepan, and boil over high heat until hot. Drain well, and return to the saucepan. Stir in the butter, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese. Season to taste with ground red pepper and lime juice. Spoon into a serving dish, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.
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