Best 10 Southwestern Corn Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD

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.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BEEF SALAD WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• For Salsa:
• Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For steak:
• Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
• For Assembly:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Thinly steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, cumin, and thyme together in a small bowl until well combined. Add dressing to the corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper; gently stir into corn mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHIP SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl or platter, toss together the chips, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomato, salad dressing, onions and chilies. Top with avocado. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN TOMATO AND CORN SALAD

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.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat vegetable juice, chili powder and cumin in 1 1/2-quart saucepan to boiling. Stir in corn and zucchini. Cover and cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Serve salad on lettuce leaves if desired. Drizzle with lime juice.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN & BLACK EYED PEA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together all dressing ingredients. Add all salad ingredients; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN/EDAMAME SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except avocado together.
• Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
• Salad can be made up to 2 days ahead of time, but I would not add tomatoes until closer to serving so the salad does not become too watery.
• Add chopped avocado just prior to serving.
• Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium serving bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, corn and beans.
• 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, honey and Dijon mustard. Pour the dressing over the veggies. Toss to coat. Chill the salad for a minimum of one hour.
• 3. Just before serving, crush the basil between your fingers to release the oils and sprinkle over the salad.
• 4. Variations: If you like a zestier dressing, you can add 1/4 tsp. chili powder to the mix. Or a pinch of cumin. Cheater's version: Use the dressing on a can of Southwestern corn mix. Don't forget the basil, but reduce it to 1/2 tsp.