Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Mexican corn salad, a colorful side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with fresh ingredients and zesty lime, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- Red bell pepper
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Feta cheese (or cotija)
- Chili powder
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook fresh corn in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Cool and slice off kernels.
- Dice red bell pepper and finely chop red onion; rinse the onion under cold water if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, bell pepper, onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg