Fresh Mexican Corn Salad is a easy and delicious recipe using fresh ingredients! This salad only takes 5 minutes to make and uses NO mayo!
Mexican Corn Salad
Growing corn in a box on a rooftop in New York City is pretty cool. When we start to spot the ears of corn and I can start to shake the plants to help pollinate I get very excited. As you probably can guess, I do a corn dance. It looks the same as my broccoli and pumpkin dance. I pretty much have the same garden dance move for all our plants, I put my hands out to my side and do a 60s Twist move. One day I might post the dance on here but I’m not sure if you are ready for that yet.
Lately I’ve been craving vegetables for dinner. Lots and lots of vegetables and nothing else. My other half loves meat for dinner (like these Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos) but I have been persuading him to try a happy veggie meal once a week, and I’m hoping we can get that up to 2 nights a week soon. If I served this Mexican Corn Salad more than once a week I know I could because we love this dish.
Mexican Salad Recipe
It’s full of fresh corn kernels cut right off the cob, black beans, diced tomatoes, bell peppers and my favorite: hominy. To spice it up we add in cumin, cilantro and lime juice. Just thinking about this salad makes me want to cancel dinner plans for tonight and cut up some corn.
Speaking of corn, isn’t it just beautiful?
Even the husks are pretty.
And when the salad comes together you are going to be in love too. The best thing about this salad is that it takes 5 minutes to make- amazing, right? The only thing that is cooked is the corn and that is only for 3 minutes.
So if you’re craving a delicious dinner full of vegetables and you want it made within minutes, look no further. Enjoy!
Want more garden fresh salad recipes? Check out my Kale Salad and Cantaloupe Salad.
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Fresh Mexican Corn Salad
PrintIngredients
- 1 can black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1 can hominy - rinsed and drained
- 4 ears corn - kernels sliced from cob
- 1 can Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 1 bell pepper - chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place corn in large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes.
- When corn is cool, cut kernels off cob.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve and enjoy.
Rika says
Funny! We are planning to make corn salad tonight for Mexican green rice & tacos! These husks look gorgeous including the colorful, refreshing salad! I would love some in my rice bowl and burrito!
Pamela says
That green rice bowl sounds like it would be perfect for this evening’s dinner!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This is GORGEOUS, Pamela! Really love it! Now show us that dance, please 🙂
Hani/Haniela's says
How delicious. I love the colorful dishes like this. So pretty and I love anything with lemon, I also make salads with fresh lemon, they are the best!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says
You are so rad for growing vegetables on your roof! I would definitely do a dance if I ever managed to grow anything, and I hope you danced after making up this corn salad too!
Pamela says
Sure did Elizabeth! I’m a dancing machine when it comes to corn. 🙂
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
This looks great 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Sophie says
Your corn is looking Amazing, home grown is best. A tasty recipe too!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Pure yumminess! I can’t wait to see the corn dance!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Was a great side dish!! Colorful and so healthy!
Ashley says
Yum! I love salads like this that you can eat with a spoon! And it can be done – I’ve slowly been convincing my husband to eat more and more meatless meals : ) Surprisingly he’s started to enjoy them too! haha Little victories!
Liz says
I LOVE this corn salad! And I can’t wait to make it next July with fresh sweet corn! Pinning!!!
vicky and ruth / May I Have That Recipe? says
Love the beautiful colors of this salad!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Fresh corn is my favorite veg and this looks like a perfect way to put it to good use! There’s nothing I wouldn’t serve this on the side of, or a burger I wouldn’t top it with. Lovely recipe and photos, Pamela!
The Café Sucre Farine says
I could eat your salad for a meal Pamela, it looks so fresh and delicious!
M @ Onthesamepage says
It IS beautiful! and so is the salad! LOVE mexican style corn on the cob or salad… (great “wintery” way to have a summer veggie!!
holly ; the hobbit kitchen says
i’ve totally been craving vegetables as well! nothing but vegetables. this looks awesome, and so healthy, i love all the colours 🙂 gorgeous post as always, pamela!
the hobbit kitchen x
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
I can’t believe you grow corn on your roof! Too cool…your gardening skills continue to amaze me, Pamela 🙂 Perhaps one day when i find the time, I can make the journey out to Brooklyn and you can show me around that stupendous garden of yours! This corn salad looks great…we eat lots of veggie meals, so I’m loving this, especially since it has beans for protein and staying power. Yummers!
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
You know I am ready to see that dance!! I am looking forward to it! I love this corn salad very lovely and your dishes are beautiful.
Alla says
corn on the roof in brooklyn IS very cool! and that salad looks delicious! hahaha I like how you’re trying to slowly ‘influence’ your guy. It took me 6 months to get him down from 2 spoons of sugar in his coffee to 1/2 a spoon without him noticing!!!!!!! hahaha
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
this salad looks delicious! I never knew you could grow corn in a box! That is amazing 🙂
laurasmess says
I’ve never heard of hominy, I don’t think it’s sold over here… is it a kind of bean? I should just ask Mr Google I guess 😉 Anyway, regardless of the hominy, this salad looks gorgeous Pamela! I love the colours, the photos (the corn husks look so tactile and delicate, awesome shot!) and the recipe ingredients. Nourishment to the eyes and body! BTW, Aaron is equally meat focused. Men and their meat. I don’t get it!
Linda | The Urban Mrs says
This looks so fantastic and I love the colors. And growing corns on a rooftop? Impressive!
Serena @ Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
I so think be next year we will be ready to see the garden dance! I usually do a little jump for joy myself anytime my fruit or veggies thrive! I love your mexican corn salad, the black beans make it filling and the cilantro’s one of my favorite flavors! Yum!
kimmythevegan says
Mmmm your salad sounds delightful =) I’m super jealous of your fresh corn – that’s awesome that you have some available! I love the idea of a corn dance, you are too cute ;p
yummychunklet says
Love fresh corn. This looks fantastic.
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Just beautiful, Pamela! Love that this recipe is not only all veggies, but also super-fast and delicious! I love the combination of corn with black beans and tomatoes. And, I simply adore lime vinaigrette. So refreshing! Thank you for sharing and have a good rest of your week! xo
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Oh my gosh…seriously? I want to see the dance. I WANT TO SEE THE DANCE! I never thought of doing a garden dance, but I’m totally trying it. Especially if it makes the plants grow! Of course, I need to eat at least a few bowls of this fabulous corn salad before I do it – but I’m doin’ it! This salad looks FANTASTIC! BTW, I’m a huge fan of hominy…Love this recipe!
Pamela says
Dance Kristi, Dance!
Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says
I’ve never seen a salad made with hominy – in fact – I don’t think I’ve ever eaten hominy. Do you think I can find here in Western Mass?
This salad truly looks amazing !
Pamela says
I definitely think you can find it Cecile, look in the canned goods section. I always buy Goya brand, it’s with the beans.
marcie says
I used to eat that Green Giant Mexican corn like crazy years ago…I thought it was good. I’m into fresh much more now, so I’d love a big bowl of this with a big spoon. I’d definitely do a corn dance, too. 🙂
Laura @ The Rookie Cook says
Yum, this looks great! Pinning for later 🙂 Do you really still have fresh corn??
Pamela says
It’s all in my belly now! 🙂 Looking forward to next year’s harvest already.