Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad that brings together the sweet taste of grilled pineapple with the creamy, cheesy goodness of elote. Perfect for a summer gathering or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch rings
- 2 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeño (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush pineapple rings with olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and pineapple is slightly softened. Remove from grill and let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill corn ears for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred. Let cool slightly, then stand the ears up and carefully cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the grilled pineapple, corn kernels, red onion, and jalapeño (if using) to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, you can grill the corn in its husk.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can pan-sear the pineapple and corn in a lightly oiled skillet.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or black beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg