Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad Recipe

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this vibrant and refreshing corn salad! Perfect for hot weather, this recipe is bursting with fresh corn, juicy red peppers, and zesty lime. Customize it with your favorite additions like jalapenos (for adults only!), jicama, and cilantro. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, this corn salad is a fiesta for your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 296.4 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad

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How to Make Cinco De Mayo Corn Salad

  1. Combine 2 cups of fresh corn kernels (cut from about 2 ears of corn), 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped), 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. (Optional, for adults only:) Add 1-2 jalapeños, finely minced, for extra spice.
  5. (Optional) Add 1 cup chopped jicama and/or 1/4 cup chopped green onions for extra texture and flavor.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

7g

Carbs

15g