Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad
Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad layers sweet, charred corn with creamy mayo, bright lime, and a kick of jalapeño heat. Cotija and cilantro add salty, herby pops, while cumin and garlic round out the smoky depth. Serve it warm or chilled for summer cookouts, taco nights, or as a punchy side with grilled meats and tortilla chips.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt Country Crock in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the corn and salt, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding the skillet. Cook, stirring, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapeños, garlic, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Stir in the mayonnaise, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 212.87 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.96 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 28.78 g 10%
- Total Fat 10.1 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.57 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 151.99 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 382.08 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 32.3 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fiery Elote Inspired Corn Salad is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Spread, Corn on the Cob, Cotija Cheese, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 212.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad?
- It is a Mexican salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad or snack.
- What is Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Spread, Corn on the Cob, Cotija Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 212.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad healthy?
- Fiery Elote-Inspired Corn Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 212.87 calories and 4.96 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.99 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.57 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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