Best 8 Southwestern Tomato And Corn Salad Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Southwestern Tomato and Corn Salad, a vibrant fiesta of flavors and textures that will transport you to the sun-kissed landscapes of the American Southwest.**

This vibrant salad boasts a medley of juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, zesty onions, and tangy cilantro, all harmoniously blended in a zesty dressing that bursts with flavors. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. As a versatile side dish, it complements grilled meats, fish, and poultry, or can be enjoyed as a light and refreshing main course for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHWEST CORN AND TOMATOES



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"I came up with this recipe to use an over-abundance of corn from the garden one year. Everyone liked it so much that I substituted frozen corn so I could make it all year round," writes Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
5 plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos and garlic. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., Bake for 20-25 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring twice. Spoon into a bowl. Stir in cilantro and salt. Serve warm.

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SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD



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Corn has never tasted so good! This is a perfect side dish for a BBQ and tastes great on a hot summer day.

Provided by Kim Fusich

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears fresh corn in husks
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
  • Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
  • Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
  • In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 355.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SWEET CORN-TOMATO SALAD



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I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over the years. Fresh corn and basil make a huge difference in this recipe. -Jessica Kleinbaum, Plant City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 medium ears sweet corn, husked
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs and place in a large bowl. Stir in red pepper, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over corn mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST CORN SALAD



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I first saw this recipe in our Omaha, Nebraska paper a few years ago," relates Joanna Lonnecker. "It's ideal for family get-togethers of all kinds. Hearty enough to serve during winter, this salad always brings back memories of summer picnics!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, salt and cumin; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.

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ZESTY SOUTHWEST CORN SALAD



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Easy and delicious, this salad is refreshing with your summer grilled dishes.

Provided by CookingQueen

Categories     Corn Salad

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed and drained
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced green bell pepper
⅓ cup diced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a small bowl. Add dressing to corn mixture just before serving and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

PAN-ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD



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You can take a corn and tomato salad in a number of directions, but at the end of the day it shouldn't be much more than a dish you can make perfectly only in mid- to late summer, and one that showcases its primary ingredients. My version here marries corn and tomatoes with chile, avocado, cilantro and lime. It is just plain good. At the end, you've got meaty smokiness from bacon; that incredible sweetness of corn; the fruity acidity of tomato; the tender, smooth fattiness of avocado, and the sharpness of chile. It's a summer winner, one that you shouldn't even try after the first frost.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, one pot, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound bacon, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
4 to 6 ears corn, stripped of their kernels (2 to 3 cups)
Juice of 1 lime, or more to taste
2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
2 fresh small chilies, like Thai, seeded and minced
Salt
black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, more or less

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to render fat; add onion and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes, then add corn. Continue cooking, stirring or shaking pan occasionally, until corn begins to brown a bit, about 5 more minutes; remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Drain fat if you wish.
  • Put lime juice in a large bowl and add bacon-corn mixture; then toss with remaining ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 692 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTHWESTERN TOMATO AND CORN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Backyard BBQ

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Six large ears of summer corn (or equivalent in smaller ears)
1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil
2 pints of red cherry tomatoes (not grape)
1 or 2 (depending on size) Anaheim, poblano or New Mexican green chili. (Alternatively one four ounce can of roasted green chili can suffice)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3 limes
1/4 cup olive oil
sea salt
2 avocados

Steps:

  • Husk and clean corn. Brush with vegetable oil. Wash green pepper(s). When the grill is hot place corn and chili on the grill over flame. The chili will char and blister. Have a plastic bag ready. Turn corn as it browns. Put on plate and put aside to cool. When the chili is roasted place in plastic bag and let steam for at least 10 minutes. Cut tomatoes in half and place in serving bowl. Lightly sprinkle with sea salt Cut the corn from the cobs and add to the tomatoes. Strip the roasted skin from the chili(s) and seed. Don't rinse (it removes the oils) Dice the chili(s) and add to the corn-tomato mixture. Add the sliced onion. Mix the juice from the limes and the olive oil together and mix with the salad. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If serving later then cover and refrigerate. When ready go serve, dice the avocados and add to the salad, gently stir. Check the seasoning. Add salt if needed. Best served the same day.

CORN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND CILANTRO



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High summer produce comes together in this simple mix, tangy with lime juice and full of fresh herbs. Even in the height of the season, corn gets a touch sweeter when heated, and the easiest way to do it is in the microwave. It takes just a few minutes to zap the corn cobs in their husks, which makes them easy to shuck. The silks will slip right off the sweeter and still-crisp corn. Picking basil and cilantro leaves by hand then tearing them right over the salad keeps their delicate fragrance intact. Serve this with anything off the grill or alongside tacos or sandwiches.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ears of corn
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
1/4 teaspoon minced seeded fresh habanero or other very hot chile (optional)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Microwave the corn in their husks on high for 3 minutes. Shuck the corn - the silks will come off easily. (If you want to boil or steam the corn on the stovetop, you can shuck the corn first then cook just until brighter in color, 2 to 3 minutes.) Cut the kernels off the cobs, transfer them to a large bowl and add the tomatoes.
  • Finely grate the zest of the lime directly over the corn mixture, then squeeze the juice from the lime all over. Add the oil, a generous pinch of salt and the chile, if using. Mix well, then tear the herbs over the salad and gently fold them in. Season to taste with salt and serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the final dish, so be sure to select ripe, juicy tomatoes with a deep red color.
  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn is best for this salad, but you can also use frozen or canned corn in a pinch.
  • Don't overcook the corn: Corn should be cooked just until it is tender, but not mushy.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This salad is all about the contrast of colors and textures, so feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or onions.
  • Dress the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the vegetables from getting watery.

Conclusion:

This Southwestern tomato and corn salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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