Mexican Street Corn Salad Esquites

Name: Mexican Street Corn Salad Esquites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ears corn* (or 2 cans of corn (~30oz total)); 2 tablespoons Crema Mexican Agria Sour Cream* (regular sour cream also works well); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 cloves garlic (finely minced); ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; Juice and zest of 1 lime; ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (regular works as well); 1 small bell pepper (finely diced); 1 medium jalapeno (finely diced (remove the seeds as desired)); 1/3 cup cotija cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped); optional for garnish: extra cheese (cilantro, limes)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This Mexican Street Corn Salad (elote salad) is a creamy, smoky, and zesty side dish made with grilled corn, cotija cheese, lime, and a touch of spice. It's perfect for summer meals and gatherings!

Updated at: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:52 GMT