Esquites (mexican Corn Salad)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups corn
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons cotija cheese (or mexican blend cheese)
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
• 1 avocado, diced

Recipe

• 1 1.melt butter in skillet on medium-high.
• 2 2.add corn and mix with butter.
• 3 3.let corn char on bottom of pan. then stir and char again.
• 4 4.add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and then remove from heat.
• 5 5.place into a bowl and add mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, chili powder and avocado.
• 6 6.serve warm or chilled, your choice.