Bravado Mexican Street Corn Salad

Name: Bravado Mexican Street Corn Salad
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Take your cookout side dish to the next level with this vibrant Mexican Street Corn Salad. Charred sweet corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a heavy hit of Bravado Spice Garlic & Árbol Seasoning create the perfect sweet, savory, and spicy bite.

Created By Levi Hardeman

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

10 ITEMS

4 ears

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

1

1/3 c

1/4 c

1

1 tbsp

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A pinch

Instructions

Char the Corn: If using fresh corn on the cob, brush lightly with olive oil and grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until dark char marks form. Let it cool, then slice the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, throw it into a hot, dry cast-iron skillet for 5 minutes until blackened and blistered.
Build the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or crema), lime zest, and lime juice.
Combine: Toss the warm, charred corn kernels directly into the bowl with the dressing. Add the scallions, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and the diced Jalapeño.
Season and Serve: Sprinkle the Garlic & Árbol Seasoning and sea salt over the top. Fold everything together until the corn is evenly coated. Serve it warm right out of the bowl, or chill it in the fridge for an hour to let the flavors lock in.

Recipe Notes

A classic Mexican street corn salad (often called esquites) is the ultimate balance of sweet, creamy, tangy, and spicy. This version takes a fresh, approachable base and elevates it using Bravado Spice Garlic & Árbol Seasoning.

Starting with deeply charred sweet corn, you build a light dressing using mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and lime zest. Tossing the warm corn in this mixture creates a creamy coating that perfectly absorbs the toasted chile and heavy roasted garlic notes from the seasoning. Fresh cilantro, crisp scallions, and a diced Jalapeño provide a bright, green crunch that slices straight through the richness of the Cotija cheese. It is a vibrant, easy-to-make side dish that requires minimal prep and delivers a massive flavor upgrade to any cookout or weeknight dinner.