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Ultimate Mexican Street Corn Salad - Creamy Elotes Style Recipe

This vibrant Mexican street corn salad brings all the authentic flavors of traditional elotes right to your table in an easy-to-serve salad format. Perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, and picnics, this creamy corn salad features the classic combination of sweet corn, tangy lime, spicy chili, and salty cotija cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the corn by grilling or boiling. For grilled corn, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred, about 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, you can boil the corn in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  2. Once the corn is cool enough to handle, carefully cut the kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife. Place the corn kernels in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) until well combined.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the corn kernels and toss gently to coat. Add the chopped red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh corn when it's in season. Don't skip the chilling time - it allows the flavors to develop fully. This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.