"Traditional Elote- or Mexican street corn- gets a makeover in this super summer salad full of grill-roasted, slightly charred sweet corn, with a creamy Mexican inspired dressing of mayonnaise, ground chipotles, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve with grilled fish, chicken, pork or beef and you'll be the most popular summer cook in your neighborhood!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 to 8 ears grilled sweet corn, cooled to a comfortable temperature *See Notes
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1/4 of a sweet onion, peeled and finely diced
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1/4 of a sweet red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (optional: can omit or replace with a seeded hot pepper)
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1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, or freshly grated parmesan
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/3 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley) leaves, coarsely chopped
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the juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges for serving
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1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper or chili powder, to taste. *See Notes
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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salt and pepper to taste