Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Salad)

 

This Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe, sometimes called elote salad or esquites, is made with roasted corn in a creamy dressing. This easy side dish is perfect for taco night or your next cookout.

• Canned corn -- Use whole kernel yellow corn or Bbq corn. 
• Peppers -- I like the added flavor from Anaheim chili pepper 
• Mayonnaise -- Traditionally slathered over street corn, this is the base of the salad dressing
• Sour cream -- along with fresh lime juice to make crema for the dressing
• Lime -- for the dressing
• Cotija cheese -- look for this Mexican cheese in the international section of the store. (sub Queso fresco)
• Red onion -- adds flavor and crunch to the salad
• Cilantro -- Chopped fresh cilantro for freshness and flavor
• Ancho chili powder -- adds a touch of smokiness.