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    Southwest Elote Salad

    Grilled corn kernels tossed with cotija cheese, mayo, lime, and chili powder — a deconstructed street corn salad.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Grilled corn kernels tossed with cotija cheese, mayo, lime, and chili powder — a deconstructed street corn salad.

    Street corn, bowl style

    All the magic of elote — charred corn, crema, cotija, chili, lime — in an easy scoopable salad.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Char the corn in a hot skillet or on the grill until spotty and golden, about 8 minutes; cool slightly.
    2. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and salt.
    3. Toss the warm corn with the dressing.
    4. Fold in the cotija and cilantro. Dust with extra chili powder and serve with lime wedges.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Serve it warm or at room temperature — that's when the flavors pop. Crumbled bacon makes a great addition.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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