Elote! Mexican Street Corn

Delicious street corn salad with a healthy twist. Great for a side or topping for tacos. Prepared by Denise Walker, GOFM Real Food Project Coordinator
Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Timen/a
Ready In 30 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8
Ingredients
4 cups corn fresh or frozen (if using frozen, thaw first).1 tbsp. avocado oil1/2 red bell pepper, diced1/2 red onion diced1 small jalapeno, deseeded and diced1/2 cup cilantro3 tbsp. lime juice1/2 cup greek yogurt1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. chili powder1/2 tsp. cumin1/2 tsp. smoked paprika1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add avocado oil.
  3. Quickly add corn and toss occasionally.  You will see some charred brown bits that will give the corn a smoky flavor.  Cook for 4-6 minutes.
  4. Pour into a large bowl and let cool.
  5. Dice the onion, pepper, and jalapeno finely.
  6. Add to the corn.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, lime juice, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika until it's smooth.
  8. Top with cheese and cilantro.
  9. Store in the fridge for up to five days.