Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad Food

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high heat. Oil the grates well.
• Put the corn, scallions, jalapenos and bell pepper directly on the grates. Grill, turning, until charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes for the scallions, 5 to 8 minutes for the peppers and 8 to 10 minutes for the corn; set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, add the sour cream, mayo, chipotle chili powder, lime zest and juice and garlic and mix to combine.
• Slice the corn kernels from the cobs. Remove the ribs and seeds from the red pepper and cut into small dice. Chop the scallions and dice the jalapenos (seeds and ribs removed to taste). Put the corn, red pepper, jalapenos, scallions and beans in the bowl with the dressing and mix to combine while the veggies are still slightly warm. Sprinkle the Pecorino-Romano over the salad. Season with salt and pepper and add a dash of hot sauce if desired. Top with the cilantro and crispy bacon and serve immediately slightly warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Combine the mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and cumin in a large bowl. Brush the corn with the mayonnaise mixture. Place the corn on the hot grill pan and grill, turning occasionally, until all sides are softened and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool slightly.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the corn off the cobs; transfer the kernels to the bowl with the remaining spiced mayonnaise. Add the cheese, cilantro, green onions, lime juice and hot sauce to the bowl. Toss until everything is coated and combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MEXICAN STREET CORN-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, and cumin for dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken, corn, and olives to dressing and toss to coat.
• Divide lettuce among 4 bowls and scoop chicken mixture over top. Garnish each salad with avocado slices, cotija cheese, and a cilantro sprig.