Description
A vibrant and refreshing slaw made with sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, capturing the essence of Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine corn, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss carefully until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or a vegan alternative. Fresh corn is best for flavor, but frozen works well too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: corn slaw, Mexican salad, fresh vegetables, summer side dish, barbecue recipes