Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This spicy corn salad turns the flavors of Mexican elote into a fun summer salad, side dish, appetizer, or snack with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
6 cups fresh corn kernels
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

1 Melt Country Crock in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet, add corn and salt. Cook and stir until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeños, garlic, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2 Stir in mayonnaise, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.