Description
Fresh Corn Salad with sweet corn, crisp vegetables, Cotija cheese, and a tangy lime dressing. Quick, colorful, and perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or light meals.
Ingredients
4 large ears fresh corn
1 ½ cups diced bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced English cucumber
½ cup finely diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
1. Mix avocado oil or olive oil, lime juice or lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, dried parsley, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder in a sealed container. Shake until fully blended, then chill while preparing the vegetables.
2. Boil salted water and cook the corn for about 4 minutes.
3. Drain the corn and rinse with cold water until cooled.
4. Slice the kernels off the cob.
5. Combine corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and Cotija cheese in a large bowl.
6. Shake the dressing again, pour it over the salad, and toss thoroughly to coat.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one day before serving.
Notes
Fresh corn gives the best flavor, but canned or frozen corn can also be used.
About 3 cups corn equals 4 ears fresh corn or 2 cans.
If using canned corn, drain and dry well.
If using frozen corn, cook and cool first.
Pat vegetables dry before mixing to keep the salad crisp.
Add dressing and cheese just before serving if making ahead.
The dressing may thicken or separate when chilled, so let it sit at room temperature and shake again before using.
Feta, queso fresco, mozzarella, or parmesan can replace Cotija cheese.
Optional add-ins include avocado, jalapeños, beans, green onions, or bacon.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Summer Veggies Recipes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 752 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg