Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Easy Mexican Corn Salad, a vibrant dish that combines fresh corn, colorful vegetables, and zesty spices. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s packed with nutritious ingredients like black beans and fresh cilantro. This quick 20-minute recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste—add avocado for creaminess or jalapeños for an extra kick. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings all summer long with this delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ears of corn (or two 12 oz bags of frozen corn)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup Litehouse Sweet Onion Dressing
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing Litehouse Sweet Onion Dressing, cumin, cayenne, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add corn and minced garlic; sauté for about 10 minutes until slightly charred.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed corn mixture with black beans, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss well. Top with crumbled cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg