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Pecan Elote Salad

Yield: 2 Cups

About the Dish 

Street‑corn style salad with lime, cotija, chili, and chili-lime toasted pecans.

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Pecan Elote Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp water
  • 1½ cups pecan pieces
  • 4 each corn on the cob
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 each jalapeño, seeded and chopped 
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 6 Tbsp cotija cheese (divided)
  • 1 tsp granulated onion
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1¼ tsp paprika (divided)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 Tbsp scallion, curls

Preparation

  1. For chili-lime pecans, preheat oven to 350°F. Toss Tajin, water, and pecans together. Spread on a parchment-lined pan and bake for 7–10 minutes until toasted and dry. Cool.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove husks and coat corn with oil and kosher salt. Grill 4–8 minutes turning occasionally, until tender and charred. Rest briefly, then cut kernels from cob while still warm.
  3. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, most of the cotija (reserve some), granulated onion, granulated garlic, most of the paprika (reserve some), cayenne, and salt.
  4. Fold in warm corn, lime juice, and half of the roasted pecans. Transfer to serving bowl and top with remaining pecans, reserved cotija, paprika, and scallions. Serve immediately.
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Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!