Best 3 Indian Corn Salad Recipes

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**Indian Corn Salad: A Vibrant and Flavorful Summer Dish**

Indian corn salad is a delightful dish that embodies the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. This salad showcases the goodness of fresh corn, which is perfectly complemented by a medley of crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and a hint of Indian spices. It's a perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, and can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner option. With variations ranging from classic to unique, this article offers a collection of Indian corn salad recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the traditional sweet corn salad with red onion and bell peppers to the innovative fusion of corn and black bean salad with a zesty lime dressing, these recipes promise to tantalize your taste buds and add a burst of flavor to your summer gatherings.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Indian Corn Salad:** This timeless recipe features fresh corn kernels, red onion, bell peppers, and a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard. Its simplicity allows the natural flavors of the vegetables to shine through, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.

2. **Southwestern Corn Salad:** Inspired by the bold flavors of the Southwest, this salad combines corn with black beans, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and a zesty dressing infused with chili powder, cumin, and lime juice. It offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes.

3. **Mexican Corn Salad:** This vibrant salad takes inspiration from Mexican cuisine, featuring corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and a tangy dressing made with lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Its fresh and flavorful ingredients create a fiesta of flavors in every bite.

4. **Avocado Corn Salad:** This creamy and refreshing salad combines corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and a light dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. The creamy avocado adds a luscious texture and richness, making this salad a perfect choice for summer gatherings.

5. **Corn and Black Bean Salad:** This healthy and satisfying salad features corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and a zesty lime dressing. It's a great source of protein and fiber, making it a nutritious and delicious option for lunch or dinner.

6. **Indian Corn Salad with Feta:** This unique recipe adds a Mediterranean twist to the classic Indian corn salad by incorporating feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. The salty feta and briny olives add a delightful complexity to the salad.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN CORN SALAD



Indian Corn Salad image

You'll be "a-maized" by this delicious side dish-it's surprisingly quick to fix! For Extra appeal, arrange each serving of veggies to look like a corncob and add basil leaves for the husks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Large fresh basil leaves
24 thin slices green pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the red and orange peppers in butter. Stir in the corn, beans, dried basil and salt; heat through. , Spoon 1/2 cup corn mixture onto each plate; shape into a 4-in. oval. Arrange basil leaves to resemble the husk and green pepper slices for the stalk.

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INDIAN CORN SALAD



Indian Corn Salad image

Indian Corn Salad - refreshing salad made with fresh corn, bell pepper, coriander and chaat masala.

Provided by Madhavi

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped (any color is ok)
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
pickled or fresh jalapeno to taste
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1 teaspoon chaat masala
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Pink Himalayan salt to taste
lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • Grill them until it is charred and cooked. Do not cook on high flame, if not they will become too dark.
  • Saute the Corn - Scrape off the corn kernels with a knife. To a skillet heat some butter and add the corn kernels. Mix it and saute for 10 -12 minutes till they become slightly soft. After the initial mix do not mix too much, that will help us give some brown color to the corn.
  • Remove and let them cool, while you prep the other ingredients.
  • Add the slightly cooled corn to a large bowl, add the finely chopped bell pepper, onion, coriander leaves and jalapeno ( or green chili)
  • Add cumin, red chili powder, pink salt, chaat masala and a generous squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Toss everything and taste for seasoning!
  • You can also add some masala peanuts on the top.

INDIAN STREET CORN SALAD



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One of the most beloved street foods in India is also one of the simplest: corn on the cob, slow roasted over hot coals, over which you squeeze juicy lime wedges and sprinkle salt, cayenne pepper and whatever else the wallah has up his sleeve. It bears a striking resemblance to Mexican elote, which adds some salty, creamy cotija to the mix. Here's a salad inspired by this beloved street food! Feel free to add some cotija if you like. I keep this dairy-free for my dairy-free husband.

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large ears corn, husks and silk removed
Olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Big pinch ground cardamom
Big pinch chaat masala
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup halved cherry or sugarplum tomatoes
1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves thinly sliced
Small handful fresh cilantro, leaves and soft stems rustically ripped into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and heat until just beginning to smoke. Rub the corn with olive oil, then carefully lay into the pan. Cook until charred in patches all the way around and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together the lime juice, cumin, cayenne, cardamom, chaat masala and salt and black pepper to taste. Slice the kernels off the cobs and tumble into a big bowl. Add the tomatoes, mint and cilantro. Toss with the dressing, and taste for seasoning. Serve!

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn. Fresh corn is sweeter and has a better flavor than frozen or canned corn.
  • Cook the corn properly. Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is tender and sweet.
  • Choose the right dressing. A good dressing will enhance the flavor of the corn and other ingredients in the salad.
  • Add some crunch. Chopped nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables can add a nice crunch to the salad.
  • Serve the salad cold. Indian corn salad is best served cold, so make sure to chill it before serving.

Conclusion:

Indian corn salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal tastes. Whether you like it spicy or mild, sweet or savory, there is an Indian corn salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give Indian corn salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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