Lentil & Corn Elote Salad
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Lentil & Corn Elote Salad

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 10

Charred corn and lentils tossed with cotija cheese, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, mayo, and tajin.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (750 mL) whole green lentils, cooked and shocked
  • 3 cups (750 mL) corn kernels, lightly charred and shocked
  • ¼ cup (60mL) low-fat mayonnaise
  • 6 oz (180 g) cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup (250 mL) scallions, finely sliced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cilantro, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tajin, or chili powder

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, fold all ingredients together. Garnish with tajin and portion.
  2. Store cold.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2/3 cup (150 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 170
  • Total Fat 6 g
  • Saturated Fat 3 g
  • Cholesterol 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates 24 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 11 g
  • Sodium 390 mg
  • Potassium 381 mg
  • Folate 122 mcg