Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad, or Esquites, is a beloved Mexican dish made from corn kernels cooked with butter, lime juice, mayonnaise, and often cheese like cotija or queso fresco. It's a popular street food snack that offers a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the corn, with a moderate amount of fat from the mayonnaise and cheese. It provides key nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and calcium, with a rough calorie estimate of around 250-350 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Esquites is a modern, deconstructed take on the traditional elote (corn on the cob) street food, making it easier to eat and share. Nutritionally, the combination of corn and lime juice enhances the absorption of iron and other minerals.
