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Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites Recipe)

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites Recipe)

Mexican Street Corn Salad, known as Esquites, is a vibrant and delicious dish that captures the essence of summer flavors. This delightful salad combines grilled sweet corn, roasted red pepper, and a zesty chili lime cream sauce, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. Perfect for taco nights and summer BBQs, this easy-to-make salad is packed with fresh ingredients that create a burst of flavor in every bite.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 7 ears of sweet corn
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced green onion
  • 2/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 cup low sodium black beans
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Grill shucked corn for 3-4 minutes per side until slightly charred. Cool and slice kernels into a mixing bowl.
  4. Add diced roasted red pepper, cilantro, green onion, cotija cheese, black beans, and the chili lime cream sauce to the bowl.
  5. Toss gently until well combined and serve immediately.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding lime zest or jalapeños for heat. This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep it refrigerated until serving. If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta can be substituted.