What’s in this Esquites recipe
This Mexican street food recipe is creamy, cheesy, and so easy to make. Corn, mayo, crema, and lime are traditionally served in a cup for easy snacking, but you can also serve it simply as a side dish.
Corn: I recommend using freshly-cooked corn on the cob, or grilled Mexican corn, and cutting off the kernels. This creates the best, freshest, most delicious flavor. But you can use canned or frozen corn for a quicker option. Mayonnaise: Mayo creates a really creamy texture and holds all the ingredients together. You can use plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Crema: Mexican crema adds more tang and has a nice consistency that works well in this corn salad. You can substitute sour cream, but it will give you a slightly different result. Lime Juice: Freshly-squeezed lime juice adds bright acidity for the perfect flavor. Queso Fresco: This is a tangy, crumbly white cheese that adds more texture. You can use Cotija cheese or feta crumbles as a substitute. Chili Powder: This adds a little bit of heat. You can also use Tajin seasoning.
Pro Tip: Turn this corn and mayo salad into an easy-to-eat party appetizer by layering the Esquites into cups with the queso fresco and chili powder. Top with lime slices and serve with a spoon!
What else can I add to Mexican street corn salad?
The simplicity of this traditional esquites recipe is part of its appeal, but you can add more ingredients to spice things up! Mix in jalapeno slices, scallions, or red onions. Add garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, or taco seasoning. Top off each cup of corn with lime wedges, taco sauce, or hot sauce.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Mexican corn salad in an airtight container, and keep it in the refrigerator up to 5 days. You can eat it cold, or gently warm it in the microwave, or in a skillet over low heat.
How to Serve Esquites
Since it’s a Mexican street food, authentic esquites corn is served in a cup with a spoon for easy snacking on the go. This makes them great Cinco de Mayo appetizers that are easy to serve and share along with tortilla chips, fun taco recipes, and margaritas. It’s also delicious with other Mexican snacks, like chicken nachos, crispy taquitos, a Crunchwrap Supreme, 7 layer dip cups, churros, or enchilada cups. Finish everything off with refreshing mangonadas or Pineapple Agua Fresca. If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
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