Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites Recipe)
Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table. Featuring grilled sweet corn, roasted red peppers, and a zesty creamy chili lime dressing, this salad is perfect for taco nights and BBQ gatherings. Packed with fresh ingredients like cilantro, green onions, and black beans, it offers a healthy twist without compromising on flavor. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, this colorful salad is sure to impress guests and family alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ears of sweet corn
- 1 roasted red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 2/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 cup low sodium black beans
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F).
- In a small bowl, combine mayo, yogurt, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Grill the corn for 3–4 minutes per side until charred. Let cool before cutting off the kernels into a large bowl.
- Add the roasted red pepper, cilantro, green onion, cotija cheese, black beans, and dressing to the bowl with corn. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg