Creamy Healthier Elote Salad
Creamy Healthier Elote Salad
Ingredients
- 6 strips nitrate-free bacon (I used Holy Cow Beef bacon ends)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 2 large avocados, diced
- a large handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cups corn fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- zest and juice of 1 large lime
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional for top)
Instructions
- Cook bacon & set aside until ready to use. While the bacon is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a large serving bowl, add corn, avocado, green onions, jalapeño, cooked bacon, cilantro, yogurt, lime zest and juice.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper to your taste.
- Stir gently, and thoroughly to combine.
- Top with smoked paprika and Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Enjoy immediately, or keep refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
