Food Recipes Spicy Street Corn Salad 4.5 (30) 1 Review This salad takes its cues from the classic Mexican street food, elote, which is grilled corn rubbed with spices and cheese. By Grace Elkus Grace Elkus Grace Elkus is a food writer and editor with over a decade of experience in culinary media. Highlights: * Associate food editor at Real Simple, where she developed recipes, wrote food stories, and assisted with styling * Deputy food director at Kitchn, where she and her team were responsible for 100 recipes a month * Currently the content lead for JOKR Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 12, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Close Taking inspiration from elote, the classic Mexican street of grilled (almost charred) corn smothered in cheese and spices, this irresistible snack becomes a meal when tossed with pinto beans, herbs, jalapeno, and heaps of arugula. The best part? It comes together in a snap since the corn stays raw. Get the recipe:Spicy Street Corn Salad. Photo: Jen Causey Hands On Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Here, the corn is easier to eat since it's off the cob, and it's mixed with arugula and beans for a filling, fresh summer salad. Because you're eating the corn raw, try seeking out fresh corn from a local stand or farmers' market. Serve this salad alongside grilled proteins like fish, chicken, or steak, or serve with hard-cooked eggs for a vegetarian twist. If you can't find cotija, you can substitute parmesan or aged Cheddar. Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped fresh chives ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus ½ whole leaves and tender stems 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime zest plus 1/4 cup fresh juice (from 3 limes) 1 teaspoon chili powder ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt 6 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/3 cups), divided 1 (15.5-oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 to 5 ears) 3 cups loosely packed arugula Directions Whisk together mayonnaise, chives, chopped cilantro leaves and stems, jalapeño, lime zest and juice, chili powder, pepper, salt, and half of the cheese in a large bowl until combined. Add beans, corn, arugula, remaining cheese, and whole cilantro leaves and stems and toss to combine. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 386 Calories 24g Fat 32g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 386 % Daily Value * Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 36mg 12% Sodium 858mg 37% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Total Sugars 5g Protein 13g 26% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.