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Mote ensalada, with corn, tomato and avocado
Refreshing Peruvian corn salad with lime dressing

Mote corn salad with avocado

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Salads
The rustic energy of the Andes mountains in a bowl. 'Mote' is nixtamalized (cooked in alkaline water) giant corn, which offers a meaty, chewy texture when bitten – quite a different experience from sweetcorn. This salad is about freshness: lime acidity and avocado creaminess embrace the neutral tasting corn. Perfect side for grilled meats.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Peruvian/South American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot: For cooking corn.
  • Bowl: For mixing.

Instructions

1 ✓

If using dried corn, boil in salted water until soft (time consuming). If tinned/cooked, just rinse and drain well.

Tip: Corn must completely cool before mixing, otherwise it will 'cook' the vegetables and avocado.
2 ✓

Slice red onion into very thin half-moons, dice tomatoes, roughly chop coriander. Dice avocado last.

Tip: Soaking sliced onion in cold water for 5 minutes removes pungency but keeps it crunchy.
3 ✓

Prepare dressing in a large bowl: mix lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper (emulsion).

Tip: Whisking acid and oil creates a thicker dressing that coats corn better.
4 ✓

Toss in corn, onion, tomatoes, and coriander. Finally, gently fold in avocado so it doesn't smash.

Tip: Serve immediately, as salt starts to draw water from vegetables.

Recipe FAQ

Where can I get 'Mote' corn?
In South American shops or international aisles of large supermarkets (often tinned or dried). If unavailable, chickpeas are a better texture substitute than sweetcorn.
Will avocado go brown?
Lime juice protects from oxidation, but best to mix in just before serving.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Mote corn (or giant white corn)
  • 2 whole Tomatoes (firm)
  • 1 whole Ripe avocado
  • 1 bunch Fresh coriander
  • 1 whole Red onion
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole Lime (juice)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly ground pepper