Grilled Corn Salad
(Esquite)

Easy

Mexican Grilled Corn Salad

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Mexican Grilled
Corn Salad

Ingredients

· 3 corn, in husk
· 2 red bell peppers, whole
· 3 jalapeños, whole
· 1 c cotija cheese, crumbled plus extra for garnish
· 1 bunch cilantro

For the dressing

· 1 can chipotle en adobo, chopped fine
· 2 c crema
· Fresh lime juice, to taste
· Salt, to taste

Steps

  1. Roast the corn in the husk until charred.
  2. Roast jalapenos and bell peppers until slightly blistered.
  3. Prep the dressing while corn is roasting
  4. Loosen the corn husk and grill the corn kernels until slightly charred.
  5. Remove everything from the grill and set aside.
  6. Cut corn off the cob and place into large mixing bowl.
  7. Dice peppers and finely dice chiles, add them to the bowl.
  8. Finely chop cilantro and add to the bowl
  9. Add cheese to the bowl.
  10. Add dressing to taste and gently toss.
  11. Garnish with fresh lime, extra cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
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