Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines sweet corn with fresh vegetables and zesty lime dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer gatherings, offering a burst of colors and tastes that will delight your palate. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or elevate it as a main dish by adding protein.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Shuck and cook the corn in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool before cutting off kernels.
- While cooling, dice the red bell pepper, cilantro, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled corn, diced vegetables, crumbled feta, and chili powder.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, grill or roast the corn until slightly charred before cooking. Customize by adding black beans for protein or avocado for creaminess.