Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer gatherings, featuring sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Grill or boil corn until tender. Let cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill the corn before cutting off the kernels.
- Adjust jalapeño amount based on your spice preference.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook/Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg