Friday, August 24, 2012
Mexican Corn Salad
The end of Summer is winding down and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than
to have a little feast with this Mexican Corn Salad and an ice cold beer or sparkling
water. I love all things mexican. I make a few corn salads but this one is my favorite.
Once you try it....it will be yours too. A perfect light and healthy meal.
Mexican Corn Salad
4 (16 oz) bags frozen corn, thawed or fresh when in season.
3 bell peppers, red, orange and green, diced
1 jalapeño ( optional
1 red onion, diced
1 small container cherry tomatoes
1 avocado , cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup queso fresco cheese
1/2 cup cilantro or fresh basil
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 limes, juiced
1) In a large bowl mix first 7 ingredients.
2) In a small bowl mix, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour over salad. Add basil and queso fresco
What a perfect Friday post. Love the colors and the happiness. Bring on the weekend parties!
ReplyDeleteI love all the flavors in this salad. You're absolutely right - it's perfect for the end of summer with an ice-cold Corona.
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this for sure. Love corn with my mexican dishes!
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteMy boys are crazy for corn and they would love this! Love the picture as well!
ReplyDeleteNOM! Oh my gosh- summer in a bowl! Want!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm yum. I wonder what queso fresco is similar to….I don't see that often 'round these parts. Off to google it - thanks for another recipe that has my mouth watering!! Hope you're enjoying the tail end of summer - although does summer ever end in CA??? :)
ReplyDeleteOh my - looks delicious Val!! Going to have to try it!
ReplyDeleteLove how colorful this is! Sounds so yummy!
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Definitely making this one soon Val...maybe even tomorrow! :-) I wanted to tell you too that I made your peach pizza and it is my new favorite. BEYOND delicious! Thanks for sharing these amaazing recipes with us!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Considering I grew up in the corn state of Indiana I have to say this looks delicious & festive too with all those colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm like you always looking for a new corn salad recipe. This one looks really good. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYummy! This looks so delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! I've yet to have any fresh corn this summer and time is running out. I think I'd pair this with some grilled fish and a margarita!
ReplyDeleteSome of my all-time favorite ingredients are in this one dish. It looks so good and I love all of the colors! I hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy! This looks so good, Val. Happy weekend to you :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good Val. Really fresh. How about with a fish taco or two? Now i'm hungry... Have a good weekend, Ciao
ReplyDeleteYum!! Mexican is my new fave!!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious-I love fresh summer salads!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! My family had quesadillas tonight... these would have gone perfectly with them!
ReplyDeleteYummy!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, so colorful and fresh, love it!
ReplyDeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this. Wondering how big your bags of corn are? Trying to get an approximate measurement so I can go buy some today.
Jenn
thank you so much!
ReplyDeletelove this salad! <3
HIP&CHIPS
This looks like a fresh and colorful salad! Absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYum! Perfect time for corn recipes.
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ReplyDeletewow this looks absolutely delicious! love all the vivid color!
ReplyDeletelove from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit
Looks like the perfect summer salad. Exactly what I'm looking for this upcoming weekend :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteGIVE ME GIVE ME GIVE ME!
ReplyDeleteOoo, yum.. this sounds so delish! I love a good corn salad too and this one sounds like it's right up my alley. Paired with an ice cold beer.. perfection :)
ReplyDeleteAnything with corn is amazing! I must try this.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious, I love Mexican found too, well anything associated with Mexico to be honest hehe x
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I must try this. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous summer salad! I want to stuff my face in this right now!!! :)
ReplyDeleteokay now THIS might be my favorite new recipe of yours, it looks amazing and easy!
ReplyDeleteThis is basically what I've been eating all summer long. So colorful and festive, not to mention pretty dang good for ya!
ReplyDeleteLooks AMAZING! As always girl!
ReplyDeletethat looks insanely! damn! your recipes are outta this world!
ReplyDeletedefinitely my kind of salad :) yum!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and vibrant and a perfect way to end the summer!
ReplyDeleteCorn salad! Why has this never come into my life? I think I have fallen in love.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, this is happening...like *now*! I love corn salads and this one looks particularly delish! Have a great weekend, pretty lady!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delish Val! Very refreshing for an end of summer meal with a couple of coronas!
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving the colors!
ReplyDeleteI used to not like corn but it's hard not to like anything so delicious. This looks awesome and really a great way to send off summer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a flavorful way to use the bountiful corn at the farmers' markets now! I made something similar as a side dish for our daughter's birthday dinner last weekend and loved it.
ReplyDeleteDear Val,
ReplyDeleteI've missed you! Just wanted to tell you that my mom passed away over the summer, suddenly. When I was going through her house I found a binder dedicated to just your recipes. I told you before she loved your blog and I just thought you would get a kick out of that. It's been a tough time. Totally devastating. But, trying to move on. I love this recipe and glad to be reading again. Take care,
Shauna
Another of your amazing salads. You are the salad Queen!
ReplyDeleteI am going to make this, I know my kids and my hubby would love it too! Great photo! XOXO ~Liz
ReplyDeleteI ate something similar today, I just love mexican food!
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious and healthy
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Melissah
looks so bright and delish!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I'm reading this before our summer in Oz starts - I now have some amazing recipes thank to you!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness.. my mouth is watering! This looks so good!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delish!! I would love to make this.
ReplyDelete*Erin
just pinned this :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely! SO bright and cheery! I love it.
ReplyDeleteSarahx
I am accepting that it is officially winter. And it hurts my heart, but this is helping!
ReplyDeleteHow many servings does this make?
ReplyDeleteLoving everything about this salad! OH YUM!
ReplyDeleteOMG, I need it! It looks so tasty! =P
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! My family had quesadillas tonight... these would have gone perfectly with them! - See more at: http://valsocal.blogspot.com/2012/08/mexican-corn-salad.html#sthash.ZIc1QfSh.dpuf
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