Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, is a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer flavors. This easy-to-make salad features grilled sweet corn combined with roasted red peppers, fresh cilantro, and a creamy chili lime dressing. Perfect for BBQs, taco nights, or any festive gathering, this colorful salad offers an explosion of taste in every bite. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious, packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein from black beans. Customize it to your liking by adding ingredients such as avocado for extra creaminess. Make this Mexican Street Corn Salad your go-to side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 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 cojita 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
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F).
- In a bowl, combine mayo, yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Grill corn for 3–4 minutes on each side until slightly charred; cool and slice off the kernels.
- In a large bowl, mix grilled corn with roasted red pepper, cilantro, green onion, black beans, cojita cheese, and the dressing; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg