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Elote Salsa

Mexican Street Corn Salsa (Esquites)

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This Mexican Street Corn Salsa is a deconstructed version or off-the-cob version of elotes, this is also known as "esquites". Charred sweet corn tossed with a little mayo, freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro, ancho chili powder and served topped with crumbled cotija cheese!
Yields 2 cups and will serve about 8.
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cinco de mayo, corn salsa, quick and easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 84
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • avocado oil spray or extra light olive spray
  • 14 ounces baby sweet corn thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 lime juiced or about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija queso freso or feta cheese
US Customary - Metric

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg