Elote Salad

This salad is inspired by the beloved Mexican street corn, elote. Featuring crumbling Mexican cheese, lime juice, paprika and corn of course- this salad packs an incredible amount of flavor. Dressed with California Olive Ranch’s Garlic Apple Cider Vinaigrette this elote salad is a little spicy, mildly sweet and absolutely bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 persian cucumber, sliced
1 large avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pepitas
3/4 cup Mexican crumbling cheese such as queso fresco or cotija
1 cup corn kernels, fresh is best but canned works well too
4oz. spring mix greens
3 tablespoons California Olive Ranch Garlic Apple Cider Vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1/2 a lime

Instructions

If using fresh corn, lightly brush with California Olive Ranch EVOO and grill for 5 minutes until slightly charred.
Slice corn off the cob.
To a large salad bowl, add spring mix greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, crumbling cheese, jalapeño, cucumber, and pepitas.
Toss salad well.
Add in lime zest, lime juice, salt, paprika and California Olive Ranch Apple Cider Vinaigrette and toss again.