Corn Salad with Queso Fresco Ensalada De Choclo
Elevate your summer table with this vibrant and refreshing Corn Salad with Queso Fresco, also known as Ensalada de Choclo. Bursting with the sweet crunch of fresh corn kernels, the crisp bite of red bell pepper, and the zesty brightness of lime juice, this salad is a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Diced jalapeño adds optional heat, while creamy crumbles of queso fresco lend a delightful richness that balances the citrusy dressing infused with cumin. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a light appetizer, this easy-to-make, 25-minute recipe is a fresh, flavorful way to showcase seasonal ingredients. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a healthy, Mexican-inspired dish, this corn salad is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 0.5 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 0.25 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Gently fold in the crumbled queso fresco.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.8 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2051 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.1 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 724 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2862 mg | 61% | |
*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.
