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feta corn salad

Knock-Off Elote Salad

The Starving Chef
For this knock-off recipe, feta cheese is used instead of cotija for a simple and refreshing corn salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, Salad
Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups sweet corn
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons French onion chip dip
  • ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika + more for topping
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup feta
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the mayo, lime juice and French onion chip dip. Stir well to combine.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the sweet corn, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, red onion, melted butter and half of the feta. Stir it all together so that the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Pour the mayonnaise sauce over the corn salad and mix it in so that the corn is evenly coated. Add the remaining feta and cilantro. Chill for at least one hour or until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Keyword corn, cotija, lime
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