Name: Elote Corn Salad
Ingredients: 4 cobs of corn (about 3 cups of corn); 2 limes (juiced); 1/4 red onion (minced); 1/2 jalapeno (minced); 1/4 cup green onion (chopped); 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped); 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 cup cotjia cheese (feta works too!)

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FINALLY. The answer to the question we all regret asking the host: “What can I bring?” And the inevitable answer: “Just bring a side!” Whether you’re going to a barbecue, taco Tuesday, or even your next work potluck, this Mexican Corn Salad is the answer. It will please everyone from the kiddos to your mother in law and ADDED BONUS: it’s healthy!

Elote Corn Salad

Ingredients

4 cobs of corn about 3 cups of corn
2 limes juiced
1/4 red onion minced
1/2 jalapeno minced
1/4 cup green onion chopped
1/3 cup cilantro chopped
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup cotjia cheese feta works too!

Instructions

Cut the corn kernels off the cob into a medium bowl. I add them right in raw, but feel free to grill the corn before hand or sauté the kernels to get a char.
Add in remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Season to taste.