Fresh corn, bell peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, and onion are tossed with lime and a sprinkling of spices to create this Southwest Corn Salad.
You’ve likely heard it said before that something is “more than the sum of its parts.” Well, this salad, it is absolutely more than the sum of its parts – much like the fresh flavors of cowboy caviar.
Southwest Corn Salad
Oh. My. Word. WOW. With so many of my favorite ingredients in the mix, I knew I was going to like this, but I didn’t know just how much I was going to LOVE this Southwest Corn Salad.
My husband and kids enjoyed this as well, but full disclosure? I wasn’t very generous with their servings. I stashed a portion in the back of the fridge so that I’d be sure to have it for my lunch the next couple of days.
That plan worked out well because while it was a terrific side dish just as a salad, it was also an excellent snack with tortilla chips.
Corn Salad with Jalapenos
Yes, the corn is raw in this recipe. You do not need to cook it. If you have never tasted raw sweet corn you are in for a treat.
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Southwestern Corn Salad
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- fresh corn
- red bell pepper
- jalapeno
- fresh cilantro
- green onions
- olive oil
- lime juice
- salt, pepper, and cumin
Southwest Corn Salad Recipe
Start by combining the corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and green onions in a mixing bowl.
Drizzle the vegetables with oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir to coat the vegetables.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Southwest Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 5 ears fresh corn kernels removed, about 4 cups
- 2 medium red bell peppers chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced, about 2-4 tablespoons, adjust for more heat
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped small
- ½ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup light olive oil
- 2-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice adjust to taste
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine the corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and green onions in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with oil and lime juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir to coat the vegetables. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Lisa says
Mary, this sounds so good, but I don’t have fresh corn at the moment. Would it work with canned or frozen corn?
Mary says
Yes, Lisa that will work.