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Jalapeno Bacon Elote Mexican Grilled Corn Salad

A flavorful exciting version of your classic summer grilled corn salad with jalapenos, bacon,
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: bacon, corn, elote, grilled, jalapeno, salad, side dish, summer
Servings: 8
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 8 Ears Corn
  • 2/3 Cup Mexican Crema or Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Lime Juice about 4 limes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 Red Onion Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 Jalapenos minced
  • 1 Pound Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 3/4 Cup Cotija Cheese
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Instructions

  • Heat a grill to High Heat.
  • In a large pot, add the husked corn and fill with water. Cook about 10 minutes, drain.
    8 Ears Corn
  • Place the corn on the grill, turning each time charred marks appear and remove from the heat.
  • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes and cut the kernels off of the corn.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the crema, lime juice and seasonings. Stir in all remaining ingredients and chill or serve immediately.
    2/3 Cup Mexican Crema, 1/2 Cup Lime Juice, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, 2 teaspoons Chili Powder, 2 teaspoons Garlic Salt, Pepper , 1/4 Red Onion, 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, 2 Jalapenos, 1 Pound Bacon, 3/4 Cup Cotija Cheese

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Notes

Crema is found by the meat and Mexican ingredients in your store. It tastes like a mild sour cream, so that or mayonnaise can work instead. 
This salad will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg