Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

Submitted by PACE

"Stole this from Num's the Word http://numstheword.com/esquites-mexican-corn-salad/"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups corn
• 1⁄2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons Cotija cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
• 1 avocado, diced

directions

1. 1.Melt butter in skillet on medium-high.
2. 2.Add corn and mix with butter.
3. 3.Let corn char on bottom of pan. Then stir and char again.
4. 4.Add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and then remove from heat.
5. 5.Place into a bowl and add mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, chili powder and avocado.
6. 6.Serve warm or chilled, your choice.

Reviews

[Carolyn W.]

My brother lives here, so I had to check the recipe out.