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!

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Sweet and Crunchy Mexican Corn Salad

Course Salad

Cuisine Mexican

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.