Description
This vibrant Corn Salad recipe is a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, making it an ideal addition to your summer gatherings, potlucks, or healthy snacks. Featuring sweet corn paired with crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy Cotija cheese, this salad is dressed in a zesty blend of lime juice and spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish not only impresses with its colorful presentation but also offers a nutritious option packed with vitamins and minerals. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins for an even more satisfying meal. Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ears of fresh corn
- 1 ½ cups diced bell pepper (red and green)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup English cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red onions (finely diced)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- ¾ cup fresh Cotija cheese
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Boil or grill corn until tender (5 minutes boiling; grill until charred).
- Chop Vegetables: Dice bell pepper, cucumber, and red onions; halve cherry tomatoes; chop cilantro.
- Mix Dressing: Whisk together avocado oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, dried parsley, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Combine Ingredients: Cut kernels off cooled corn cobs; mix with vegetables and Cotija cheese.
- Add Dressing & Serve: Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg