Mexicorn Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, Mexicorn Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that's as colorful as it is delicious! Made with tender sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a tangy lime dressing infused with smoky paprika, cumin, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, gluten-free salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish for BBQs, a topper for tacos, or even a standalone light lunch. With its vibrant ingredients and irresistible Tex-Mex twist, Mexicorn Salad will become your go-to for adding a pop of flavor to any table. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet corn (canned or fresh)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 small jalapeño
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cups cilantro (fresh)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling for 5-7 minutes, then allow it to cool before cutting it off the cob. If using canned corn, drain it well.
Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt to suit your preferences.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a side dish, or with tortilla chips for a fun appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3939 mg | 84% | |
*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.
