Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that will brighten up any summer gathering. Combining sweet corn, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, this colorful salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With its crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing, it’s perfect as a side dish or enjoyed on its own. Easy to prepare, this Mexican Corn Salad will impress family and friends alike at your next barbecue or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, boil or grill until tender (about 5-7 minutes), then cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it first.
- Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño pepper. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, and chili powder; stir until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime or salt if needed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider mixing in black beans or grilled shrimp. - Customize by adding diced avocado just before serving to prevent browning.