Part of this recipe calls for raw corn which gives a nice crunch to this colorful side dish. It is served at room temperature, so it makes a perfect addition to your buffet table!
Sweet and Crunchy Mexican Corn Salad
Servings: 12
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ears of corn husked
- 3 large shallots thinly sliced
- 1 red chili pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- vegetable oil for grilling corn and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons for recipe
- 8 oz. fresh queso fresco cheese crumbled
- 3/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Cut the corn from 2 of the ears and place in a large bowl.
- Add shallots, red chili pepper and lime juice to the raw corn and stir. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Brush remaining 8 ears of corn with vegetable oil and place on grill. Grill until you get a nice char on all sides of the corn.
- Remove from grill to cool. Slice kernels off the corn and add it to the raw corn bowl.
- Stir in oil, cheese and cilantro. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve at room temperature.