# Spicy Corn Salads This Dish is Inspired by Traditional Mexican Corn on the Cob By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-mexican-corn References: [mynameisyeh](http://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2015/8/corn-two-ways-maple-bacon-polenta-mexican-corn-salad) The Molly Yeh blog put together a recipe for a [spicy side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florette-salad) that is inspired by traditional Mexican corn on the cob. 'Elote' is a [popular Mexican street food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostitos-mexican-street-corn) that involves boiling or grilling corn in its husk. The dish is traditionally eaten on a stick with toppings such as cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream. This recipe puts a twist on the popular street food by serving it in [salad form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bean-roasted-corn-salad). Rather than keeping the kernels on the cob, this recipe involves heating them in a skillet with a variety of spices. The combination of paprika, cayenne and lime juice helps to give the corn a zesty flavor. The salad is then covered with mayo, sour cream and cotija, which mimics the toppings added to traditional Mexican corn on the cob. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Corn Salads:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new variations and interpretations of traditional dishes. - **Mexican Street Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring alternative formats and presentations of popular street food. - **Flavorful Salad Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and bold salad recipes that incorporate unexpected ingredients and flavor combinations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative food products and concepts that cater to changing consumer tastes and preferences. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning menus and dining experiences to offer modern twists on traditional cuisines. - **Recipe Sharing and Food Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms and communities for sharing innovative recipes and culinary ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Authentic Mexican Corn Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Spiced Street Corn Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elote-chop-salad.md) - [Mexican Street Corn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-street-corn-seasoning.md) - [Street Food-Flavored Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-nuts-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Sweet Corn Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-tacos-esquites.md) - [Streetcorn-Flavored Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-about-elote-mix.md) - [Street Corn Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-corn-snack-pack.md) - [Mexican Corn-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cornflavored-snack.md) - [Street Corn-Flavored Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elote-mexicanstyle-street-corn-almonds.md)