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A bowl of Mexican street corn salad, with fresh corn and bell peppers, topped with roasted pepitas and cotija cheese.

Simply Delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Simply Delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect summer side dish. #cornsalad #summerrecipes #mexicanfood
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Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large bowl, cutting board, sharp knife, large skillet, measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 red onion, diced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup roasted pepitas
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Spread the vegetables in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour over roasted vegetables and mix to combine.
  • Top with roasted pepitas and cotija cheese. Serve immediately.