Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad with Summer Vegetables and Spiced Crema - A Zest for Life

Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad with Summer Vegetables and Spiced Crema - A Zest for Life

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A special revamped summer salad with smoky corn kennels off the grill with local seasonal vegetables - topped with spiked Mexican crema and cojita cheese. An Awesome Mexican Corn Salad! A party...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ears fresh corn (I use butter & sugar variety )
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use organic)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (peeled and finely grated, or minced)
  • 1/2 cup colorful peppers (1/3" dice )
  • 1/2 cup cucumbers (1/3" dice)
  • 1/2 cup heirloom tomatoes (1/3" dice)
  • 1/3 cup sungold cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (peeled, 1/3" dice)
  • 1/2 whole avocado (peeled, 1/3" dice)
  • 3 tablespoons parsley (coarsely chopped or small leaves )
  • 1/2 cup cojita cheese (grated (or feta cheese))
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (one without "natural flavorings" try a non GMO one )
  • 1/3 cup greek yogurt ((any fat))
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (use your favorite)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon jalapeño pepper (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons scallions (minced)
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder (salt free) (such as frontier co-op)
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste )

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