Difficulty: Beginner
Vegetables
Grilled Elote Salad
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Beginner
This will become your go-to summertime salad when fresh corn starts coming into season. Creamy, delicious, and colorful, it's the perfect side for any backyard BBQ.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500ºF+.
- Step 2: Season the corn with olive oil and Ray's Loco Gringo Rub.
- Step 3: Grill for 15-20 minutes until the corn has a good char.
- Step 4: Allow the corn to cool slightly, cut the kernels away from the cob, and pile into a large mixing bowl.
- Step 5: Add the mayo, sour cream, and crema to the corn, mixing well.
- Step 6: Top the corn salad with the lime juice and cotija cheese.
- Step 7: Serve the salad slightly warm.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Salad
- 4 Ears Corn, shucked
- 1 ounce(s) Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) Ray's Loco Gringo Rub
- 1/8 cup(s) Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon(s) Sour Cream
- 1/8 cup(s) Crema
- 1/2 ounce(s) Cilantro
- 1/2 each Fresh Lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup(s) Cotija Cheese, crumbled
Tools Needed
- recteq Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 500ºF+.
- Step 2: Season the corn with olive oil and Ray's Loco Gringo Rub.
- Step 3: Grill for 15-20 minutes until the corn has a good char.
- Step 4: Allow the corn to cool slightly, cut the kernels away from the cob, and pile into a large mixing bowl.
- Step 5: Add the mayo, sour cream, and crema to the corn, mixing well.
- Step 6: Top the corn salad with the lime juice and cotija cheese.
- Step 7: Serve the salad slightly warm.
Chef Pairings
Fresh, grilled corn is practically the epitome of summer cooking, and this one won't leave you hanging. Serve up with burgers, ribs, or BBQ for a fantastic match-up.