Description
This Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Sweet grilled corn, savory Cotija cheese, and zesty seasonings come together for a refreshing and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 large ears of corn, or 7 medium, about 6 cups
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso Cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Tajin, Chili Lime Seasoning, or Trader Joe’s Everything But the Elote seasoning, plus more for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Lime wedges, optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Set the grill to medium-high. Husk the corn.
- Grill the corn: Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning often, until charred. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
- Cut the corn: Cut the kernels off the cobs and place them in a salad bowl with scallions and Cotija cheese.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle with olive oil, add Tajin, chili lime seasoning, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
- Season and serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with more seasoning and lime wedges.
Grill the corn:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
