Description
This vibrant Corn Salad is a celebration of fresh Mexican flavors, making it an ideal side dish for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a wholesome snack. Featuring sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy Cotija cheese, this salad brings together an array of textures and tastes in every bite. Tossed with a zesty dressing of avocado oil and lime juice, it’s not just delicious but also quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes! The bright colors and lively flavors will impress your guests and make any meal feel festive. Enjoy this refreshing dish on its own or as a perfect pairing with grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ears of fresh corn
- 1 ½ cups diced bell pepper (red and green)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup English cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red onions (finely diced)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- ¾ cup Cotija cheese
- Dressing: avocado oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, dried parsley, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder
Instructions
- Grill or boil corn until tender (about 5 minutes if grilling). Cool before cutting off kernels.
- Dice bell peppers, cucumber, and red onions; halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels and all chopped vegetables with cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture; add Cotija cheese last and gently toss to combine.
- For best flavor, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg