Grilled Corn Salad with Lime, Red Chili and Cotija
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 137 calorie
- Total Fat
- 5.5 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 14.5 milligrams
- Sodium
- 199 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 21 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 2.5 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Sugar
- 7 grams
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 30 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
8 ears fresh corn, silks removed, husk on, soaked in cold water 30 minutes
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 limes, juiced and 1 zested
1 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
Directions
- Heat grill to high. Grill corn until charred on all sides, 10 or so minutes. Take off the grill and remove the kernels with a sharp knife. While you are cutting the corn, put a cast iron skillet on the grill to heat.
- Add the corn and the remaining ingredients to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy and heated through. Serve with the steak.