Description
A vibrant and refreshing Chili Lime Corn Salad that combines sweet corn kernels with tangy lime juice, warm chili powder, and fresh cilantro for the perfect side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: Boil fresh corn in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse if using frozen or canned corn.
- Chop Veggies: Finely dice the red onion and chop the cilantro while the corn cools.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooled corn, red onion, cilantro, and chili powder.
- Dress: Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture; stir well to combine.
- Taste: Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or chili powder if desired.
- Serve: Transfer salad to a serving bowl; garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use the freshest corn possible for the best flavor and texture – frozen corn works as a substitute.
- Allow corn to cool completely before adding other ingredients to prevent wilting the cilantro.
- Let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust lime juice gradually – you can always add more but can’t take it away.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 145 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chili Lime Corn Salad, corn salad, Mexican corn salad, summer salad, side dish, vegetarian