Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites Recipe)
Mexican Street Corn Salad, or Esquites, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. This delightful salad features sweet grilled corn, creamy cojita cheese, and a zesty chili lime sauce, making it a perfect accompaniment for tacos, BBQs, or any outdoor gathering. Each bite bursts with flavor and color, ensuring it becomes the star of your meal. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this easy esquites recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with fresh vegetables and beans. Impress your friends and family with this authentic Mexican street food salad that’s sure to elevate any dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ears sweet corn, shucked
- 1 roasted red pepper, diced
- 2/3 cup crumbled cojita cheese
- 1 cup low sodium black beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- salt & pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (375-400°F).
- For the sauce: whisk mayo, yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Grill corn for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred. Let cool before slicing kernels off.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels with diced red pepper, cilantro, green onion, black beans, cojita cheese, and the chili lime sauce.
- Toss gently and serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg