Southwest Cilantro Lime Corn Salad
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4.4
Southwest Cilantro Lime Corn Salad
Description
This recipe starts by heating olive oil in a skillet and cooking corn along with diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, and finely diced red onion until the corn is lightly golden brown. The cooking melts the flavors together while adding a subtle toasted note. Seasoning with salt, pepper, fresh minced cilantro, and lime juice finishes the dish with vibrant freshness and a mild kick.
The texture is a combination of tender corn kernels with crisp bits of pepper and onion, while the cilantro and lime provide herbaceous and citrus accents. This salad pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or can be enjoyed on its own as a light, flavorful side.
Serving size is about half to two-thirds of a cup, making it easy to portion for individuals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cups corn or 5 ears of fresh corn, frozen, thawed
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 - 2 jalapeno pepper minced
- 1/2 medium red onion peeled and finely diced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp cilantro fresh, minced
- 1 Tbsp lime juice fresh is best
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch skillet (cast iron works beautifully here) over MED HIGH heat. Add olive oil and heat through.
- Add corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro and lime juice.Serving size is approximately 1/2 - 2/3 cup.
Notes
- Serving size ranges from approximately 1/2 to 2/3 cup per person.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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