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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad
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Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Salad, a delightful dish that captures the essence of elote in a fresh, scoopable format. This smoky, creamy, and tangy salad combines charred corn with zesty lime juice and colorful vegetables for a satisfying side perfect for BBQs, taco nights, or potlucks. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, this salad is sure to impress any crowd with its bold flavor and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups corn (about 5 ears, cut from the cob)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ small red onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 6 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
  • ½ avocado (chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (or yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ cup feta cheese (or cotija, crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Cut corn off the cob to yield about 4 cups.
  2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat olive oil and add the corn. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until charred.
  3. Allow the corn to cool slightly before combining it in a large mixing bowl with red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, and avocado.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, sour cream or yogurt, mayonnaise, and cheese. Pour over the salad mixture and gently fold until well combined.
  5. Garnish with additional cheese and cilantro if desired before serving.

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