**Mexican Corn and Tomato Salad: A Vibrant and Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite**
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this tantalizing Mexican Corn and Tomato Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing. This refreshing salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch, bursting with the colors and tastes of Mexican cuisine. Dive into a symphony of textures and flavors as sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and crisp red onions dance together in every bite. Enhanced with the tangy brightness of lime juice, a hint of heat from jalapeños, and the earthy warmth of cilantro, this salad is a fiesta in your mouth. Discover the easy-to-follow recipe and two delicious variations—a creamy avocado version and a smoky grilled corn version—all guaranteed to transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico.
MEXICAN CORNY CUCUMBER SALAD
A refreshing cucumber salad for a summer with a kick. All the ingredients complement each other. Cumin adds a hint of smoky flavor. If you like heat then adjust the pepper flakes to your liking. This is great served as an easy side dish or with some tortilla chips. Either way you serve it, you can't go wrong with this cucumber...
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Chop cucumber, tomato, onions, and salt. Add to a strainer for 10 mins to release water.
- 2. Add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
MEXICAN CORNBREAD SALAD
This south-of-the-border cornbread salad is made with Mexican-inspired ingredients and is perfect for any summer barbeque.
Provided by Jose
Categories Salad
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions, adding green chiles. Set aside, allow to cool, and crumble.
- Place half of cornbread in bottom of large bowl. Evenly layer with 1 can of beans, 1 cup salad dressing, 1/2 chopped bell pepper, 1 can corn, 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 jar bacon bits, 1/2 package cheese and 1/2 green onions. Repeat layers in same order using remaining ingredients, beginning with crumbled cornbread.
- Cover, refrigerate 2 hours and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 46.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2257.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
CORN TOMATO SALAD
This simple recipe is a great use for leftover sweet summer corn on the cob. Light and quick, it's a great addition to summer meals.
Provided by SMITH8CLAN
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, until kernels are tender but crisp. Drain, cool slightly, and use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.
- In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, red bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Season with pepper. Chill 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 5 g
MEXICAN CORN & TOMATO SALAD
Make and share this Mexican Corn & Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PACE6634
Categories Mexican
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place shucked corn in a glass pie plate or dish with 1/2 inch of water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Cool slightly, cut corn from cob and place it in a bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients, and season to taste. I like to zap this for a few minutes in the microwave and serve it warm. The hubs likes it cold with corn chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 2.6
MEXICAN TOMATO SALAD
There is really no 'cooking', rather the time is spent marinating the jicama and chilling the salad.
Provided by ace_wwad
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all vegetables and herbs in a bowl.
- Combine vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and mix gently.
- Allow to marinate 1 1/2 to 2 hours in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 298.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1
Tips:
- Choose the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
- If your tomatoes are not very juicy, you can add a tablespoon or two of water to the salad.
- If you like spicy food, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper to the salad.
- For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the queso fresco and replace it with crumbled tofu or black beans.
- This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
- You can also serve this salad as a main course with a side of rice or beans.
Conclusion:
This Mexican corn and tomato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh summer produce and is a healthy and refreshing side dish or main course.
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