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Corn Elote Salad

This Elote inspired salsa is great on top of salad greens or as a dip for tortilla chips.

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Equipment List


  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 small bowl (to place onion and garlic minced)
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • 1 nonstick 12” skillet

Ingredients


  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 5 ears corn
    - or 1 lb frozen corn (defrosted) or two 15oz cans drained
  • 1/2 red onion
    - finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
    - peeled and minced
  • 2 oz Cotija cheese
    - feta or parmasan will work too
  • 1 jalapeño
    - deseeded and minced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
    - remove leaves and mince
  • 4 stalks scallion
    - chopped
  • 2 Tbsp mayo
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 lime
    - juiced
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
    - to taste for spice level

Preparation Instructions


  • Gather ingredients
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  • In large mixing bowl, add chopped scallions, minced jalapeño, crumbled cheese and chopped cilantro leaves. Remove corn from cob (or drain/ defrost). Mince garlic and dice onion into small bowl. Cut lime in half to juice later.
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Cooking Instructions


  • Preheat to 237°F
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to pan
  • Add 5 ears corn to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • When stirring, make sure to lay ingredients flat to ensure maximum browning.
  • Stir ingredients
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  • Add 3 cloves garlic and 1/2 red onion to pan
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  • Remove from heat, allow to cool for 5 minutes before finishing steps.

Finishing Instructions


  • Juice lime into mixing bowl, then add roasted corn and all remaining ingredients. Stir together and enjoy.
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    Jeff Knighton

    Easy and tasty!

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