Description
Elote Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn. This colorful salad combines sweet corn, zesty lime, creamy feta, and fresh veggies to create a burst of flavor perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or barbecues. Easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests, it serves beautifully as a side or a light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 2 limes (approximately ¼ cup)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Cook corn by boiling or grilling until tender; let cool and cut off kernels.
- Chop red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, diced onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and feta.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For extra heat, add diced jalapeños.- Swap feta for cotija cheese if desired.- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.