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Flavorful Grilled Elote Street Corn Salad Recipe for a Crowd Easy and Best

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A smoky, creamy, tangy, and spicy grilled corn salad perfect for backyard parties and family dinners. This crowd-pleaser combines charred corn kernels with a zesty lime dressing and crumbly cotija cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Optional add-ins: diced jalapeño, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C).
  2. Husk the corn and remove all silk threads. Brush each ear with melted butter.
  3. Grill the corn directly on the grill grates, turning every 2-3 minutes for about 10-12 minutes until kernels are charred in spots and smell smoky.
  4. Let the grilled corn cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob vertically using a sharp knife.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Add the grilled corn kernels to the bowl with the dressing and mix gently but thoroughly to coat every kernel.
  7. Fold in crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime, or chili powder if needed.
  8. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. If mayo is too thick, thin with a teaspoon of water or lime juice. Avoid pre-grated cotija cheese for better texture. Salad holds well refrigerated up to 2 days but is best fresh. For a vegan version, use vegan mayo and omit cheese or substitute with tofu or nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, elote salad, street corn salad, cotija cheese, summer salad, BBQ side dish, crowd-pleaser

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