Grilled Elote Salad
A refreshing Grilled Elote Salad featuring sweet, smoky corn, creamy cotija cheese, and zesty lime, capturing the essence of summer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn on the cob generously with olive oil.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- Cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob into a bowl.
- Mix the corn with lime juice, cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately on a platter or in individual bowls.
Notes
For best results, enjoy fresh. If storing leftovers, keep in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/grilled-elote-salad/