Colorful Corn Salad

  Salads

This colorful, tasty corn salad is an excellent way to perk up a summer picnic. The seasonings add a bold, refreshing Southwestern flavor that brings people back for seconds. It's nice to have a different kind of salad to share.

Colorful Corn Salad

Average Rating: 4.866666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 16-18 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 cups diced green pepper
  • 2 cups diced sweet red pepper
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a microwave-safe dish, combine oil and garlic. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Cool. Whisk in lime juice. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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