Esquites Salad with Greens Recipe
Make this easy esquites salad with greens recipe featuring charred esquites corn tossed with crisp greens, cotija & a creamy lime dressing, ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Char the corn
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and let it char undisturbed in batches for 8-10 minutes total, adding jalapeño, salt, and pepper near the end.
Make the dressing
- Whisk together mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic until smooth.
Build the salad base
- Toss mixed greens with a little lime juice and salt, then spread onto a serving platter.
Combine and assemble
- Toss the warm charred corn with the creamy lime dressing, then spoon over the greens. Top with cotija, cilantro, green onions, and avocado.
Serve
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.