Mexican-style Sweet Corn Salad
In Mexico, they call this sweet corn salad "esquites". This is one of the most delicious street food you’ll ever try. It’s served as a snack in disposable cups and for that reason, it’s known as “Mexican street corn in a cup”. I like to call it “Mexico in a cup” and when you see the ingredients involved, you’ll agree with me.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 403kcal
Ingredients
- 6 fresh corn cobs shelled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons jalapeño pepper deveined, seeded, and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Knorr® Selects™ granulated bouillon
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup Hellmann's® Mayonnaise
- The juice of a lime
- ½ cup queso fresco crumbs
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
Toppings
- Hellmann's® Mayonnaise
- Queso fresco crumbs
- Powder chili pepper
- Wedge limes
Instructions
- In a deep pan over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Add the garlic and onion, and sauté stirring occasionally until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the jalapeño, corn kernels, Knorr® Selects™ granulated bouillon, stir and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the water and stir. Cook uncovered for 5-8 more minutes until the water is mostly consumed.
- Put the corn in a big mixing bowl, add the cheese crumbs, lime juice, mayo, and combine well.
- Add the fresh cilantro and stir so it’s evenly distributed.
- Serve in individual cups topped with more mayo, queso fresco crumbles, chili powder, and a wedge of lime.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg