mexican street corn salad (sallye)
I can't remember where this recipe originated. I have tweaked it over the years to make it my own. It is a great side dish. Or for a different twist, try it spooned over your taco instead of the usual salsa. I think you'll find yourself making this recipe over and over again. Enjoy.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 medium onion (red preferred)
- 1 medium red or green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons mexican cream ***
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
How To Make mexican street corn salad (sallye)
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Step 1***To make your own Mexican cream --- mix 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sour cream, and a pinch of salt together until well blended. Store unused portion in fridge in covered container.
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Step 2Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor. Remove core, seeds and membrane from bell pepper, cut into quarters and place in food processor. Pulse together until coarsely chopped (4-5 times is usually enough). Transfer to bowl and set aside.
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Step 3In same food processor, add 1/3 bunch of fresh cilantro (leaves only) and pulse until coarsely chopped.
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Step 4Heat oil in large heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium high heat until shimmering.
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Step 5Add corn, onion and bell pepper to oil and cook about 5-7 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Stir with wooden spoon occasionally to keep from burning.
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Step 6Stir in cumin and chili powder and cook about 2 more minutes until well blended and fragrant.
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Step 7Remove skillet from heat.
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Step 8Immediately stir in Mexican cream, cilantro and lime juice. Sprinkle cheese over top.
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Step 9Best served while still hot.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#tacos
Keyword:
#salad
Keyword:
#mexican
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Southwestern
Method:
Stove Top
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