Description

Everyone will rave about this easy to make salad. It's a twist on Mexican street corn that's made with corn, veggies and a creamy lime dressing and served with Cotjita cheese on top.

Ingredients

• 1 T. butter
• 4 c. corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed if using frozen*
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 3 T. lime juice
• 1/4 c. Mexican crema or sour cream
• 2 T. mayonnaise
• 1/2 t. cumin
• 1/4 t. smoked paprika
• 1/2 t. chili powder, plus more for garnish
• 1/3 c. Cotija cheese, finely grated

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat;
2. add the corn; cook 3-5 minutes or until lightly charred. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the corn cool to room temperature. Transfer it to a bowl with the red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and chopped cilantro.
3. Dressing: