INSTANT POT MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE

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Mexican Street Corn Salad (AKA Esquites or Elote) drizzled with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is quicker, tastier, and easier with the help of an Instant Pot.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ELOTE CORN SALAD

– It can be served hot, warm, or cold, whatever you're feelin'. – I'm cuttin' out the mayo for something healthier, so second and third helpings are basically a given.

INGREDIENTS

– corn  – olive oil – red onion – jalapeno – garlic – cilantro – Greek yogurt – chili powder – cumin – smoked paprika – juice and zest of 1 lime – kosher salt – black pepper – cotija cheese, queso fresco, or goat cheese

Step 1

Add 1 cup of water to the pot of the pressure cooker and place a collapsible steamer basket or a trivet inside. Cook at high pressure for 1 minute.

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Step 2

Let corn cool until it can be handled, then cut corn off the cob.

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Step 3

Add butter and corn and occasionally stir until the corn is lightly caramelized, about 2 – 3 minutes.

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Step 4

Add onion and jalapeno, saute and stir for another 2 minutes.  Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.

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Step 5

Add remaining ingredients and only 2 tablespoons of the crumbled cheese of choice and toss to combine.

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Step 6

 Pour into a pretty bowl for serving, top with remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese and garnish with minced cilantro.

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Step 7

Scoop into a dish, drizzle with the Jalapeno Cream Sauce, and serve with a side of corn chips if desired.

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FOR DETAILED RECIPE, VISIT TIDBITS-MARCI

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