Description
Mexican Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the spirit of summer. Bursting with sweet corn, zesty lime, and crunchy vegetables, this salad is perfect for barbecues or as a light snack. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it effortlessly becomes the star of any gathering. Enjoy it as a delightful side or elevate it to a main dish by pairing with grilled chicken or fish. This recipe guarantees to impress your guests with its bold flavors and bright colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears of corn)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed red and yellow)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- If using fresh corn, shuck the cobs and remove the kernels. If using canned corn, drain and rinse well under cold water.
- Dice bell peppers into small pieces, finely chop red onion, and prepare cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, onion, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Taste the salad; adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt as needed.
- For enhanced flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg