Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad

This spicy corn salad turns the flavors of Mexican elote into a fun summer salad, side dish, appetizer, or snack with tortilla chips.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
• 2 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
• 6 cups fresh corn kernels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt Country Crock in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet, add corn and salt. Cook and stir until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeños, garlic, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Stir in mayonnaise, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.