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Mexican Corn Salad

5 minutes
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Posted:1/11/23
Updated:1/11/23
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Healthy version of Mexican Corn Salad that doesn’t need sour cream or mayo. Takes 5 minutes to make. Serve as a salad, salsa or corn dip!

corn salad in a white serving dish.

Healthy Mexican Corn Salad Recipe

I have to admit something to you, I have a little (ok, big) fear of sour cream and mayo. Just the thought of them makes me grimace a little bit. So you can imagine my disappointment whenever someone makes a beautiful looking corn salad but it has sour cream in it – um, I’m sorry but I’ll have to pass on it.

This Mexican Corn Salad is a much healthier version because it doesn’t use sour cream or mayo -it has vegetables, lime juice, olive oil and cumin. That’s it! It reminds me of a bean salsa or a corn dip, but filled with veggies!

I really hope you this corn salad! 🙂

How to Serve Corn Salad

You can serve corn salad in a few different ways. You can serve it as a side dish to any meal, use as a corn dip with tortilla chips, add to nachos or use as a salsa topping for tacos (my fav taco recipes are at the bottom of this post!).

closeup of corn and bean salad.

What Is Mexican Corn Salad Made Of?

For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Corn – Note: You can use canned corn to make this really easy, or if it’s corn season, slice off the kernels of 4 ears of corn. The corn will taste so sweet and delicious!
  • Black Beans
  • Hominy
  • Ro*Tel diced tomatoes – Note: You can use any type of Ro*Tel diced tomatoes you want, you can even use regular diced tomatoes if you don’t have Ro*Tel.
  • Green bell pepper
  • Lime juice 
  • Olive oil
  • Ground Cumin
  • Cilantro

Tip: If you want a spicy corn salad add 1/2 to 1 whole (depending on how spicy you want it) finely chopped up jalapeño pepper to the salad.

How to Make Corn Salad

Add all of the ingredients into a large bowl or serving dish.

Mix to fully coat all the ingredients.

Serve and enjoy this corn salad!

corn salad in white bowl on blue tablecloth background.

Can I make Corn Salad in advance?

Yes, you can! After making it, wrap in plastic wrap or cover with a lid and place in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to serve it, remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes so it’s not super cold. I recommend adding a little bit (around a teaspoon) of olive oil to it and mixing to freshen it up before serving.

Add Salsa to These Tacos:

Here’s some of my favorite taco recipes that you can add this corn salad on top of if you’d like!

Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Chicken Tacos
Baked Black Bean Tacos
Slow Cooker Black Beans (for tacos)
Slow Cooker Steak Tacos

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Healthy version of Mexican Corn Salad that doesn't need sour cream or mayo. Takes 5 minutes to make. Serve as a salad or corn dip!
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Healthy version of Mexican Corn Salad that doesn't need sour cream or mayo. Takes 5 minutes to make. Serve as a salad, salsa or corn dip!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • (2) 15 ounce cans corn drained (or 4 ears fresh corn – kernels sliced from cob)
  • (1) 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • (1) 15 ounce can hominy rinsed and drained
  • (1) 10 ounce can Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place all the of the ingredients into a bowl and mix so everything is coated.
  • Serve immediately as a corn salad, corn dip with tortilla chips, or salsa topping for tacos. If you are making this in advance, refrigerate it until ready to serve.
Course:Salad
Cuisine:Mexican
Keyword:corn salad, mexican corn dip, mexican corn salad
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. Rika says

    November 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 30, 2013 at 6:12 pm

      That green rice bowl sounds like it would be perfect for this evening’s dinner!

      Reply
  2. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    November 30, 2013 at 1:31 am

    This is GORGEOUS, Pamela! Really love it! Now show us that dance, please 🙂

    Reply
  3. Hani/Haniela's says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:48 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:45 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 23, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      Sure did Elizabeth! I’m a dancing machine when it comes to corn. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    This looks great 🙂 thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Sophie says

    November 21, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Your corn is looking Amazing, home grown is best. A tasty recipe too!

    Reply
  7. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    November 20, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Pure yumminess! I can’t wait to see the corn dance!

    Reply
  8. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    November 20, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Was a great side dish!! Colorful and so healthy!

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    November 20, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    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!

    Reply
  10. Liz says

    November 20, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I LOVE this corn salad! And I can’t wait to make it next July with fresh sweet corn! Pinning!!!

    Reply
  11. vicky and ruth / May I Have That Recipe? says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Love the beautiful colors of this salad!

    Reply
  12. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  13. The Café Sucre Farine says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    I could eat your salad for a meal Pamela, it looks so fresh and delicious!

    Reply
  14. M @ Onthesamepage says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  15. holly ; the hobbit kitchen says

    November 20, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    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

    Reply
  16. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    November 20, 2013 at 10:57 am

    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!

    Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    November 20, 2013 at 10:45 am

    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.

    Reply
  18. Alla says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:52 am

    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

    Reply
  19. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:19 am

    this salad looks delicious! I never knew you could grow corn in a box! That is amazing 🙂

    Reply
  20. laurasmess says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:02 am

    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!

    Reply
  21. Linda | The Urban Mrs says

    November 20, 2013 at 1:37 am

    This looks so fantastic and I love the colors. And growing corns on a rooftop? Impressive!

    Reply
  22. Serena @ Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    November 20, 2013 at 1:01 am

    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!

    Reply
  23. kimmythevegan says

    November 19, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    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

    Reply
  24. yummychunklet says

    November 19, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Love fresh corn. This looks fantastic.

    Reply
  25. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    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

    Reply
  26. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 20, 2013 at 12:06 am

      Dance Kristi, Dance!

      Reply
  27. Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    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 !

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 19, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      I definitely think you can find it Cecile, look in the canned goods section. I always buy Goya brand, it’s with the beans.

      Reply
  28. marcie says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Laura @ The Rookie Cook says

    November 19, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Yum, this looks great! Pinning for later 🙂 Do you really still have fresh corn??

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 19, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      It’s all in my belly now! 🙂 Looking forward to next year’s harvest already.

      Reply
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