Fiesta Corn Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavor, Fiesta Corn Salad is the ultimate summer side dish that’s as vibrant in color as it is in taste. Made with sweet corn (freshly boiled or canned), crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of heat from optional jalapeño, this salad is elevated with a light, tangy lime-cumin dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect combination of crisp textures and bold seasonings. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a standalone dish, a taco topping, or a refreshing complement to grilled meats. Packed with fresh produce and big flavors, this Fiesta Corn Salad will bring a lively, Southwest-inspired touch to your table. Keywords: Fiesta Corn Salad, fresh corn salad, lime dressing, summer side dish, Southwest-inspired salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh corn (or canned corn, drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pot and let cool. Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. If using canned corn, drain it thoroughly and proceed to the next step.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
Add the finely chopped jalapeño if you want to add a bit of heat to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Fiesta Corn Salad cold or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or as a topping for grilled meats or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1873 mg | 40% | |
*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.
