Spiced Corn Salad Recipes

ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN)

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8 to 12 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, cheese, lime zest, lime juice, salt and chile powder in a medium bowl.
• Cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to the bowl and toss to combine.

SPICY FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Shuck corn and remove the silks. Cut off the base of the stalk and slice kernels off the cob. Transfer kernels to a rimmed baking sheet. Add green pepper and shallot. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss and spread out in an even layer.
• Broil in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir and spread back out on the sheet. Continue broiling until corn starts to brown, about 5 minutes more. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir until vegetables are evenly coated. Gently fold in avocado.

SPICY SOUTHWEST BEAN & CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and hot pepper sauce. set aside.
• Toss greens with beans, corn, red pepper and onions in a large serving bowl.
• Add dressing mixture, toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPICY CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a pot of boiling water.
• Be careful not to overcook.
• Drain,& scrape the kernels off the cobs into a bowl.
• Add peppers, green onions, cilantro and tomatoes& toss.
• In a food processor, mix the rest of the ingredients until smooth.
• Add the dressing to the salad& mix lightly.
• Cover salad with Saran Wrap& refridgerate overnight, to let the flavours combine.

SPICED STREET CORN SALAD (ESQUITES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is toasted and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix corn mixture, jalapeno, 3 tablespoons cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, cayenne, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasonings, adding more of your preferred flavors if desired. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

SPICY CORN AND SHISHITO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with the lime juice, cumin and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in the red onion and garlic and set aside until ready to use. (Do this step first so the onions and garlic have time to mellow slightly in the dressing.)
• Place the corn kernels in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium (10-inch) sauté pan, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the shishitos, jalapeño and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add the peppers and dressing to the bowl with the corn and toss well. Add the cheese, if using, and toss. Garnish with cilantro.