Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 cups frozen corn fresh or thawed, from about 5 medium ears
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro coarsely
• 1 jalapeño pepper small, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Mexican crema
• 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

Nutrition

• Calories : 170 calories
• Carbohydrate : 19 grams
• Cholesterol : 10 milligrams
• Fat : 11 grams
• Fiber : 2 grams
• Protein : 5 grams
• SaturatedFat : 2 grams
• Sodium : 400 milligrams
• Sugar : 3 grams