Quick Elote-Style Corn Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 tbsp tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp tbsp cilantro, chopped(optional)
• 1 tsp tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until charred, then stir and cook another 3-4 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove skillet from heat and let corn cool for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Toss the charred corn with the mayo mixture until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Stir in cotija cheese and cilantro, then serve warm or at room temperature.