"Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner – what a perfect excuse to make this delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad with Avocado!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 ears fresh corn (about 3 cups) (husked and kernels cut from the cob )
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 jalapeno (stemmed, seeded and finely chopped)
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1/2 cup (25 grams) cilantro leaves (chopped)
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1/3 cup diced red onion (1 small onion)
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2.5 ounces (70 grams) Cotija cheese (finely crumbled plus extra for sprinkling)
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1 avocado (peeled, cored and diced)
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1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise ((I used light))
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 clove garlic (minced)
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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salt and pepper to taste