Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Easy Mexican Corn Salad for Summer Gatherings. This refreshing dish harmonizes the sweetness of fresh corn with colorful vegetables and zesty spices, making it an ideal companion for barbecues, picnics, or family get-togethers. Whether served warm or chilled, this versatile salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s both nutritious and delightful. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can whip it up last minute and impress your guests with its bright flavors and colors. Enjoy it as a side dish or elevate it to a main course by adding protein. Perfect for any summer occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ears of corn (or two 12-ounce bags of frozen corn)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta or cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup Litehouse Sweet Onion Dressing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the dressing, cumin, cayenne, and lime juice until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add corn and garlic. Sauté for about 10 minutes until slightly charred.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn mixture with black beans, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg