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Mexican Corn Salad

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Mexican Corn Salad is a super flavorful side that is perfect for any summer meal. This easy recipe takes only minutes to make!

Mexican Corn Salad Recipe From Val's Kitchen

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Mexican Corn Salad

If you’re planning a summer meal, bbq or party and need a simple side that will go with almost anything, Mexican Corn Salad is your new go-to! This easy recipe requires no cooking at all and takes only minutes to prepare. Here’s how to make it.

This recipe yields 5-6 servings. It takes about 5 minutes to make.

Equipment Needed

Ingredients

  • 3 cups canned fire roasted corn 
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 jalapenos, diced seeds removed 
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 
  • 1 tsp chili powder 
  • 1 tsp tajin seasoning 
  • ½ tsp cayenne 
  • ¼ cup Queso Fresco cheese (You can also use cotija cheese if you prefer or can’t easily get Queso Fresco.)
Mexican Corn Salad Recipe From Val's Kitchen

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients except the queso fresco into a large mixing bowl. 

Toss gently to combine the ingredients in the bowl. 

Add the queso fresco to the bowl and gently toss to combine again.

Serve and enjoy!

Mexican Corn Salad Recipe From Val's Kitchen

This Mexican corn salad is a super flavorful side that’s perfect for any summer meal. All you need to do is prep the ingredients and toss them all together! You can easily double or triple the quantities if you’re expecting a larger crowd. Try it out for yourself, or share the recipe with your friends on social media.

Looking for more easy vegetable salads perfect for summer dinners, bbqs and gatherings?

Be sure to check out my recipes for Cajun Corn Salad, Easy Mixed Bean Salad, Easy Pea Salad, Easy Zucchini Corn and Tomato Salad.

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups canned fire roasted corn
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 jalapenos, diced seeds removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp tajin seasoning
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ¼ cup queso fresco

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients except the queso fresco into a large mixing bowl. 

Toss gently to combine the ingredients in the bowl. 

Add the queso fresco to the bowl and gently toss to combine again.

Serve and enjoy!

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