Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad, a colorful and zesty side dish perfect for your fiesta spread! Bursting with sweet fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of heat from minced jalapeño, this salad is brought to life with a tangy lime dressing and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. For an extra layer of indulgence, top it off with crumbly cotija cheese. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes for a refreshing addition to tacos, grilled meats, or any festive gathering. Ideal for Cinco de Mayo or summer barbecues, this corn salad is as impressive as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely minced
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

1. If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and allow to cool before cutting kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, defrost according to package instructions.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

5. Transfer the corn salad to a serving bowl and, if desired, sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top as a garnish.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1470.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1570.6

Total Fat 76.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2962.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 59.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 949.8mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2765.2mg	0%

*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: 40.5%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 45.5%