How to Make Mexican Corn Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime is the perfect season for refreshing and flavorful dishes, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a Mexican Corn Salad? This colorful and vibrant salad is bursting with the flavors of Mexico and is the perfect addition to any BBQ, potluck, or picnic. It's easy to make, and the combination of sweet corn, savory spices, and zesty lime juice is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups whole corn kernels, cooked
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 26 mins
  • Total Time: 46 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a heavy large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the corn, bell pepper, zucchini, green onions and jalapeno pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate vegetables until chilled.
  • Add salsa and chopped cilantro to vegetable mixture. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 486mg