Elote Salad

Name: Elote Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ears of fresh corn husked; 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 garlic clove minced; 1 lime zested and juiced; .333 cups scallions chopped; .25 cups crumbled feta cheese; .25 cups fresh cilantro finely chopped; .25 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced; -0.2525 teaspoons sea salt

Experience a taste of summer with our Elote Salad, a creamy, zesty corn dish perfect as both a salad and a dip. It finds its perfect partner in our WestLands Chardonnay. The wine’s bright citrus and crisp finish cuts through the richness of the cheese while complementing the smoky grilled corn.

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Total Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 ears of fresh corn (husked)
1½ tbsp mayonnaise
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 lime (zested and juiced)
⅓ cup scallions (chopped)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
-0.2525 tsp sea salt

Directions

You can char the corn on the grill or gas stove-top. If using the grill, preheat a to medium-high. Grill until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime zest and juice. Slice the kernels off the corn and add to the bowl along with the scallions. Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeño, and salt. Season to taste and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. ** This can be served as a side salad, or as a dip with corn chips.