Spicey Corn Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Spicy Corn Salad is a vibrant side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or spicing up weeknight dinners. Featuring freshly charred corn on the cob, crisp red bell peppers, zesty jalapeños, and a tangy lime-cumin dressing, this colorful salad is a celebration of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional Cotija cheese adds the perfect finishing touch, making it irresistible for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for barbecue spreads, potlucks, or as a refreshing companion to grilled proteins. Whether served immediately or chilled for deeper flavor infusion, this crowd-pleasing dish promises to elevate your table with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Jalapeño
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 2 medium Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
Lightly brush the ears of corn with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until slightly charred on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Allow the corn to cool.
While the corn is cooling, finely dice the red bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion. Chop the cilantro and set aside.
Cut the kernels off the charred corn by standing each cob upright on a cutting board and slicing downwards with a sharp knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, chopped red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss until well combined.
If using, crumble the Cotija cheese and sprinkle it over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*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.
