Spicy Corn Salad
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A spicy, tangy Mexican-inspired corn salad with Tajín, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side dish for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 cobs white or yellow corn
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 serranos or small jalapeños very thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp Tajín
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 8 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 12.9 mg
- Iron: 4.55 mg
- Magnesium: 211 mg
- Phosphorus: 350 mg
- Potassium: 487 mg
- Zinc: 3.68 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 8 cobs white or yellow corn
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Tajín
Prepare
- Halve 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 serranos or small jalapeños, very thinly sliced
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, thinly sliced serrano or jalapeño peppers, and 1½ teaspoons Tajín. Toss everything together until well mixed.
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Step 2.
Taste the salad and add more Tajín if desired for extra heat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before serving.
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