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Mexican Street Corn Salad: The Best Big Green Egg Elote

This recipe Mexican Street Corn Salad: The Best Big Green Egg Elote is easy and delicious. The perfect side dish for your next grilling adventure.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword: Big Green Egg, Elote, Salad, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Author: The BBQ Buddha

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 ears fresh corn grilled & shucked
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Chili powder to taste as garnish

Instructions

  • Prep: Toss the corn and de-seeded jalapeños with olive oil and salt.
  • Grill: Set the Big Green Egg for direct grilling at 350°F. Grill the corn and peppers for 1 to 2 minutes per side until charred.
  • Cool: Let the veggies cool, then shuck the kernels and dice the peppers.
  • Mix: Whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Fold in the corn and jalapeños.
  • Finish: Transfer to a serving bowl and top with a generous dusting of chili powder.