10 Winning Grill Recipes That Make Tailgating Unforgettable

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Mexican street corn salad takes all the bold, zesty flavors of elote and transforms them into a shareable side dish that’s perfect for tailgating. Sweet corn is charred on the grill for a smoky depth, then cut off the cob and tossed with creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime juice, crumbly cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. It’s easy to make in advance and tastes just as good warm or chilled!

Ingredients (for 6 servings):

• 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for garnish)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly brush the corn with olive oil.
2. Grill the corn for 10–12 min., turning occasionally, until charred in spots. Remove and let cool slightly.
3. Cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
4. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Sprinkle with extra cotija and chili powder before serving.