Deliciously Spicy Corn Salad Recipe

Corn has never tasted so good! This is a perfect side dish for a BBQ and tastes great on a hot summer day.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8earsfresh corn in husks

  • 1red bell pepper, diced

  • 1green bell pepper, diced

  • 1red onion, chopped

  • 1cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • ½cupolive oil

  • 4clovesgarlic, peeled and minced

  • 3limes, juiced

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1tablespoonhot sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.

  3. Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.

  4. Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.

  5. In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g
19%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Sodium
356mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
4g
Vitamin C
49mg
244%
Calcium
23mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
385mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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