Esquites Recipe (Mexican Street Corn Salad) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn (enough for about 6 cups of corn)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1-2 jalapeno peppers (finely chopped (cored for less spicy))
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped scallions
• ¼ cup mayonnaise ((or use a mix of mayo and Mexican crema or sour cream for a lighter version))
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ((juice from 1 small lime))
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((or to taste - or use hot sauce!))
• 3 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese ((or use queso fresco))
• Salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon)