Best 10 Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad, a delightful dish that brings the spirit of a fiesta to your table. This vibrant salad combines sweet corn, crisp veggies, tangy dressing, and a burst of cotija cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for your next fiesta or gathering with friends. Explore variations of this classic recipe, from a spicy rendition with chipotle peppers to a creamy version with avocado and Greek yogurt. Each variation offers a unique twist on the traditional salad, catering to different taste preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of Mexico with every bite!

Let's cook with our recipes!

FIESTA CORN CHIP SALAD



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This Frito corn salad is always requested by friends and family! Super easy and great alongside just about any main course. Quick tip: wait on adding Fritos until you're about to serve as they tend to get soggy after a few hours. -Mandy Mckinnon, North Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) chili cheese-flavored corn chips, crushed
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, cheese, red pepper, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in corn chips. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 35g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD



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"I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I'd make a salad with the fresh produce I had. I threw in anything that reminded me of Mexican food. Thankfully, it turned out, and the combination of salsa and ranch dressing is one we now use on sandwiches burgers and more, " writes Heather Byers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn curly endive
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD



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This salad is great for potlucks since it travels well and goes with everything. Have you heard the old wives' tale about planting corn? It says if you laugh when planting corn, it won't grow as high as you'd like!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup sliced green olives
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ears corn, preferably yellow, shucked
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
1 Holland orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and 1/2-inch-diced
1/2 cup medium-diced red onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 ripe Hass avocados, large-diced
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
  • In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
  • In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.

FIESTA CORN SALAD



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We first had this salad at our daughter's home in California. It's wonderful with a meat-and-potatoes dinner, or served for lunch with chunks of French bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup diced green or sweet red pepper
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients. Chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD RECIPE



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In many Mexican restaurants, street corn is one of my favorite dishes. Throw all the ingredients together in a bowl for this delicious salad!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces frozen corn (1 bag)
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise ((I used light))
4 ounces Cotija Cheese (crumbled, (could also use feta cheese))
2 Tablespoons lime juice ((fresh is best))
1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
⅓ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
2 Tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat. Add frozen corn and let cook until corn starts to char, stirring occasionally (it took about 7-8 minutes before my corn was lightly charred).
  • While the corn is cooking, mix together mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. When corn is done, gently fold it in with other ingredients.
  • Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FIESTA CORN



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Make and share this Fiesta Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces green chilies, canned, diced
smoky paprika

Steps:

  • Cook the corn according to package directions.
  • In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; melt the margarine.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers.
  • Saute gently, do not let the onion brown.
  • Drain the corn and return it to the sauce pan.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the corn.
  • Add the chilies; and warm through.
  • Sprinkle with Smoky Paprika and serve.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.6

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

FIESTA CORN



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Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen corn
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes longer., Add corn; cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Stir in salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MEXICAN CORN SALAD



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A refreshing side dish with just a bit of kick. You can adjust the jalapeno and chili powder to taste if you like it spicier! Makes a great base for corn salsa too. Just kick up the spices and add tomatoes and black beans.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Corn

Time 10m

Yield 6 1/2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced and seeded jalapenos (about 1 large)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
  • Cover and chill approximately 8 hours.
  • Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 199.7, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe corn kernels. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn kernels, but thaw them completely before using.
  • You can use any type of mayonnaise you like, but Greek yogurt or sour cream can be substituted for a healthier option.
  • If you don't have cotija cheese, you can use feta cheese or queso fresco as a substitute.
  • To add a bit of heat, you can add chopped jalapeño peppers or cayenne pepper to the salad.
  • For a more flavorful salad, you can grill or roast the corn kernels before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. The salad will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

This Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. The salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad to make, give this Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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