Mexicorn Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, Mexicorn Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that's as colorful as it is delicious! Made with tender sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a tangy lime dressing infused with smoky paprika, cumin, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, gluten-free salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish for BBQs, a topper for tacos, or even a standalone light lunch. With its vibrant ingredients and irresistible Tex-Mex twist, Mexicorn Salad will become your go-to for adding a pop of flavor to any table. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups sweet corn (canned or fresh)
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 1 small jalapeño
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cups cilantro (fresh)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling for 5-7 minutes, then allow it to cool before cutting it off the cob. If using canned corn, drain it well.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.

Step 3

Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt to suit your preferences.

Step 9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve cold as a side dish, or with tortilla chips for a fun appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1523.6 grams (1523.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1066

Total Fat 40.20g	52%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1373mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 178.00g	65%
Dietary Fiber 33.80g	121%
Total Sugars 64.90g
Protein 32.00g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 3939mg	84%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 59.2%