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July 1, 2024 Appetizer

Lentil & Corn Elote Salad

A twist on the ever popular Mexican street corn
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry red lentils
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 each corn on the cob husks removed
  • 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp cotija cheese
  • 1/3 cup green onions sliced thin
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 each fresh jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
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Instructions

  • Place lentils and water in a pot and boil for 15-17 minutes, drain, cool and reserve.
  • Meanwhile – preheat grill to medium high heat and grill corn, 4-6 minutes, turning as needed, until lightly charred. Remove from grill and let cool. Cut kernels from cob and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, fold mayo, cheese, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice together.
    Serve garnished with smoked paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 330mg | Fiber: 3g
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