Best 10 Skillet Caramelized Corn And Red Pepper Salad Recipes

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## Welcome to a Flavorful Journey with Skillet Caramelized Corn and Red Pepper Salad

Indulge your taste buds in a vibrant and delectable dish that combines the sweetness of caramelized corn with the tangy crunch of red peppers. This skillet-cooked salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch, refreshing side, or delightful vegetarian main course.

In this culinary adventure, we'll guide you through two variations of this versatile salad. The first recipe tantalizes with a classic dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, while the second introduces a bold twist with a creamy avocado dressing. Both versions offer a medley of colors, flavors, and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Roasted corn, bell peppers, and red onions get caramelized in a hot skillet, creating a delightful smoky flavor. The roasted vegetables are then tossed with fresh arugula, adding a peppery bite to balance the sweetness of the caramelized vegetables. Feta cheese crumbles offer a salty tang, while fresh cilantro and mint bring a refreshing herbaceousness.

Whether you prefer the classic dressing's zesty simplicity or the creamy avocado dressing's rich and tangy embrace, this salad promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your taste buds to new heights!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CORN 'N' RED PEPPER MEDLEY



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This fresh-tasting side dish is a fun treatment for corn. It's colorful, comes together quickly on the stovetop and goes well with just about any main course, particularly grilled items.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large sweet red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook corn in oil for 2 minutes. Add the red peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORN, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CILANTRO SALAD



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This festive summer salad, filled with vibrant flavors, gets bonus points for using up leftover corn on the cob. We suggest using grilled or roasted corn but steamed or boiled works, too.

Provided by Jennifer Perillo

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups cooked corn kernels (from 2 large ears)
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Add the oil, vinegar, honey and lime juice to a deep bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • For the salad: Add the corn, peppers, shallot and cilantro to the bowl. Stir with a spoon until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can marinate. May be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Make it a Meal: Add some grilled shrimp to this salad for a quick and easy one-bowl meal ready in just about 10 minutes.

CARAMELIZED CORN WITH ONIONS AND RED BELL PEPPERS



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This is an easy tasty side dish. You can also use 1 10-ounce bag frozen corn, thawed and drained. ZWT Mid-West region (corn).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 3 medium ears)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; stir until beginning to dry and brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Add oil to skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until peppers are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in cilantro and chili powder, then corn. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.2

FRIED SKILLET CORN SALAD



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In the South, any kind of vegetable side dish can be called a salad. We like to say that if you add mayonnaise and celery to something, you've got a salad. While this "salad" has neither mayo nor celery, it can be served cold or hot, so I think that counts, right? Sweet summer corn is sautéed with pork belly, red onion, bell pepper and tomatoes for a colorful and savory side.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Four 6-by-1/2-inch-thick slices pork belly (about 1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red onion, finely diced (1 3/4 cups)
1 small green bell pepper, finely diced (3/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 6 ears of corn)
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the pork belly and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet to paper towels to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the butter and heat until melted. Add the onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and cook until the vegetables are softened and begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the corn and season with salt and pepper, then chop the pork belly. Add the pork belly and tomatoes and cook until the corn is softened and the tomatoes begin to release their liquid, about 5 minutes more.

CARAMELIZED CORN WITH ONIONS AND RED BELL PEPPERS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Corn     Bell Pepper     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 3 medium ears) or one 10-ounce package frozen, thawed, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn; stir until beginning to dry and brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Add oil to skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until peppers are tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in cilantro and chili powder, then corn. Stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SKILLET CORN BREAD



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A simple, slightly sweet corn bread made in the versatile cast-iron skillet. Tastes great and is a good base recipe to experiment with. Cast-iron skillets take a little bit of time to warm up. Pre-warming the skillet allows the corn bread to cook evenly.

Provided by mjgreenaway

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 9-inch cast-iron skillet in oven to warm it.
  • Mix milk and cornmeal together in small bowl and let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Beat cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter into the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter, about 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Swish vegetable oil in the skillet to coat; pour off excess.
  • Pour batter into the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 459.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CREAMY SKILLET CORN



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This is one of the most popular corn dishes during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is not your traditional boring old corn. This recipe includes butter, cream and shallots. I always get rave reviews when I make this.

Provided by AGALL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup shallots, minced
1 pinch sugar
2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons water
½ cup whipping cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in corn and water, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cream, and cook until cream is reduced and sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 364.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH PEPPERS



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Using corn roasted on a grill, or toasted in a skillet, a colorful salad with peppers, spices, and lime juice makes a delicious addition to picnics or potlucks. This is an excellent picnic recipe because it has no mayo or other ingredients that spoil quickly. It is also fantastic on a grilled steak sandwich or in a vegetarian taco!

Provided by ROOTIETOOT

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ears corn, husked
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium poblano pepper, diced
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning often, until roasted and charred all over, about 10 minutes.
  • While corn is grilling, heat a small, dry skillet over high heat. Add cumin seeds and shake constantly until dark and aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and crush in a mortar and pestle; set aside.
  • Remove corn from the grill and let cool. Cut off kernels with a knife and discard cobs.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn has toasty brown bits on it, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add remaining oil and corn to the skillet with garlic, crushed cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, then add to the first batch of corn.
  • Add bell pepper, poblano pepper, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix everything together and let sit until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 23.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SKILLET-CARAMELIZED CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD



SKILLET-CARAMELIZED CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Low Fat

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 to 5 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-1/2 inch wide squares
1 large red onion, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced whole scallions
1 cup pitted black olives, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Place corn in a bowl and add about 1 tablespoon of the oil. Toss well, tip into hot skillet and toss, stirring occasionally, until kernels are lightly charred. Return corn to the bowl and set aside. Add red bell peppers to skillet over high heat and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Add to corn and toss with remaining olive oil, red onion, scallions, olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the oregano and the parsley.

CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



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This sweet-and-sour corn salad makes a great accompaniment for any Tex-Mex meal.

Provided by unsane1047

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups frozen corn
1 ½ cups pomegranate-infused red wine vinegar
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut corn kernels and chopped red peppers.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, use a large nonstick skillet.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet, or the corn and peppers will steam instead of caramelize.
  • Stir the corn and peppers frequently to ensure even cooking.
  • Don't be afraid to let the corn and peppers get a little charred. This will add flavor to the dish.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This skillet caramelized corn and red pepper salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. The corn and peppers are roasted in a hot skillet until they are tender and caramelized, and then tossed with a simple dressing made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. The salad is colorful, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. It is a great way to use up fresh corn and peppers, and it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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