Mexican Corn Salad is made with fresh produce like corn, tomatoes, and cilantro, then tossed with a creamy dressing. Serve this bright and fresh dish as a dip or side salad, or wrap it in tortillas for a delicious dinner.
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There’s nothing my family loves more than fresh corn on the cob. One of my favorite ways to use it is this easy Mexican corn salad.
I love this recipe because you can serve the salad warm, make it ahead, and enjoy it cold from the refrigerator. It’s great for potlucks and BBQs as a side dish or dip, but we also love storing it in warm tortillas for an easy taco dinner.
Light and fresh Mexican corn salad with slices of summer-fresh watermelon and cantaloupe for dessert is the perfect way to enjoy a summer night.
ingredients
- Corn
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Sea salt
- Jalapeno
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Sour cream
How to Make Corn Salad
This salad gets rave reviews from my kids – they love to scoop it up with tortilla chips. Even my husband, who supposedly hates corn, loves it, and that says a lot! I love it when I can get him to taste and enjoy a dish he otherwise might not try.
It’s a simple recipe that allows all of the produce’s flavors to shine. It’s a fantastic way to showcase fresh corn. Sometimes, I omit the sour cream, and it’s just as delicious.
Ideas for Serving Mexican Corn Salad
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Mexican Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn on the cob about 5-6 cups of kernels
- 4 cups red cherry tomatoes quartered
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion about 1/2 of a medium onion
- 3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco, plus 1/4 cup for topping (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 jalapeno finely chopped, seeds and ribs removed (optional)
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup for topping (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat. Lightly coat the ears of corn with canola oil or canola cooking spray Cook them on the grill until the slightly charred on all sides, this will take 10-12 minutes depending on the heat of your grill. Rotate the corn every 2-3 minutes.
- Allow the corn to cool. Meanwhile, combine red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, taco seasoning, salt, jalapeno (if using) in a medium mixing bowl.
- Once the corn is cool, remove kernels from the cob and add them to the mixing bowl, Toss all of the ingredients together. Next, add in the queso fresco cheese and toss to combine. Then stir in the sour cream until combined.
- You can serve the salad right away or keep it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. Just before serving, garnish it with the extra chopped cilantro and cheese. Serve it as a dip or as a taco filling. It's also delicious as a side dish for your favorite grilled meats or Mexican dishes.
There is nothing better to make for parties, everyone loved it!
This looks good! I would love to try this!
So many yummy flavors in one bite. I made this for a poolside snack and was not disappointed.
So colorful and tasty! Made a great dip
This salad was perfect on our tacos last night! We loved how delicious and easy this recipe was! Such a great salad with pretty colors and has so much flavor!
This Mexican Corn Salad looks like an amazing dinner!
I could live on this! We’ll definitely be making it again!
Sounds incredibly delicious! Can’t wait to make this!
Who doesn’t love these Mexican flavors! My new favorite salad!
We just tried it with tortillas and it’s bursting with freshness and flavors! We can’t help but talk about this! It has quickly became a staple in our meal rotation!
This look delicious! I cannot wait to make it again!
I tried the Mexican Corn Salad, and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of ingredients was spot on, and it was so easy to prepare. This is definitely a new favorite in my household.