Where can I purchase cotija cheese?
Cotija is carried in many grocery stores in the United States and can be found near the cheeses or deli section. It’s a Mexican-style cheese so it can also be found in Latin grocery stores or in the Latin section of a well-stocked supermarket.
What can I use instead of cotija cheese?
If you can’t find cotija cheese, you can substitute with parmesan cheese or feta cheese. For a vegan option, you can also use vegan feta cheese.
Substitues for Mayonnaise:
Mayonnaise is the traditional ingredient used in making Mexican Street Corn and Mexican Street Corn Salad, but we recognize not everyone likes to use mayo. Instead of using mayonnaise in this recipe you can use one of the following substitutes in this recipe:
1/4 cup sour cream + 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup plain greek yogurt1/4 cup cashew cream1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
What kind of hot sauce should I use? Can I use something else?
This recipe calls for topping with a Mexican-style hot sauce. Common brands we recommend include Tapatio and Cholula. Another option is to add in finely minced jalapeno to bring up the heat level. If you don’t want your salad to be spicy, you can always leave out the hot sauce.
You may also be interested in these other delicious Mexican recipes:
Authentic Carne AsadaBeef BarbacoaAuthentic Mexican RiceTacos Al PastorBeer Braised Carnitas
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