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SPICED STREET CORN SALAD (ESQUITES)

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Quick Cinco de Mayo street corn salad recipe for any party!

Provided by Marilyn Schlossbach

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
½ medium white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 ½ cups crumbled cotija cheese, divided
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 medium limes, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 914 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SPICED CORN SALAD

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This is my mother's recipe. With just the right amount of zip, it's one of my favorite dishes to serve at a good old-fashioned Texas barbecue.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, mushrooms and chilies. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

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