Mexican Tomato and Corn Salad
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4.7
Mexican Tomato and Corn Salad
Description
This salad features lightly sautéed corn to soften it while maintaining texture, combined with fresh halved grape or cherry tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco cheese, and chopped cilantro. The dressing is a tangy mix of freshly grated lime zest and juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and minced garlic, providing a citrusy and garlicky brightness that complements the sweetness of the vegetables and the creamy saltiness of the cheese.
The queso fresco adds a mild, crumbly texture contrasting with the juicy tomatoes and tender corn. This dish is suitable as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or as a standalone fresh salad on warm days.
Queso fresco is commonly found in many supermarkets, typically as a thick disc-shaped cheese. If unavailable or undesired, substituting with feta cheese provides a similarly crumbly texture and tangy flavor that pairs well with the salad components.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved, or cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup queso fresco cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- salt pepper and sugar to taste
For the dressing:
- 1 tablespoon lime zest the lime(s before juicing, freshly grated zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic from about 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the corn and cook until soft (but not mushy), 3-5 minutes, stirring/tossing occasionally. Cool corn slightly and set aside.
- Whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in a small bowl.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, cilantro and corn. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette and season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
Notes
- Queso fresco is widely available and usually found near other cheeses in supermarkets; it adds a mild, crumbly texture.
- Feta cheese can be used as an alternative if queso fresco is not available or preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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