Chili Lime Sweet Corn Salad
Chili Lime Sweet Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the sweetness of fresh corn, zesty lime juice, and a hint of chili heat. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light side dish, this salad is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck and remove silk from corn. Boil or grill for 5-7 minutes until tender. Cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- Chop Veggies: Finely dice red bell pepper and chop cilantro.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine corn, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg