Description
A vibrant and fresh salad combining sweet corn, creamy Cotija cheese, zesty lime juice, and spicy jalapeño, perfect for summer picnics or barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of sweet corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onions, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the sweet corn, Cotija cheese, cilantro, jalapeño, and red onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture, tossing gently until every ingredient is coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time to allow flavors to mingle.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after chilling for an hour. For a variation, consider adding diced bell peppers or replacing Cotija with avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican salad, corn salad, summer recipes, healthy recipes, vegetarian