Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad, a colorful and zesty side dish perfect for your fiesta spread! Bursting with sweet fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of heat from minced jalapeño, this salad is brought to life with a tangy lime dressing and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. For an extra layer of indulgence, top it off with crumbly cotija cheese. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes for a refreshing addition to tacos, grilled meats, or any festive gathering. Ideal for Cinco de Mayo or summer barbecues, this corn salad is as impressive as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
1. If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and allow to cool before cutting kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, defrost according to package instructions.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Transfer the corn salad to a serving bowl and, if desired, sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top as a garnish.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
