Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a colorful and invigorating dish that perfectly embodies the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Featuring sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or even as a light lunch, it can be made in under 30 minutes. The freshness of ingredients like red onion and cilantro adds depth to each bite, making it a delightful complement to any meal. Whether you enjoy it as a side dish or a main attraction, this salad promises to impress with its bold flavors and bright colors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook corn by boiling in salted water for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and cool before cutting off the kernels.
- While cooling, dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the onion and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled corn, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg