Mexican street corn salad (Mexican Esquites)
Inspired by the popular Mexican esquites, this Mexican street corn salad is an all-time favorite snack and a winner at any Mexican dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups corn from the cob
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the corn off the cob. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the corn starts to char. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl. Store everything until well combined and adjust the seasoning as necessary
- Garnish with more smoked paprika on top