Description
Mexican Street Corn Salad brings zesty summer flavors to your table with fresh corn, tangy red onions, and fragrant cilantro. Sharp and creamy textures combine in this quick side dish perfect for backyard gatherings or potluck meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh raw corn kernels, from about 2 ears of corn
- ¼ sliced medium red onions
- 1 seeded thinly sliced jalapeño
- ¼ cup (59 ml) fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ cup (59 ml) fresh lime juice
- ½ cup (118 ml) white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preparation: Finely dice red onions and jalapeño into uniform, small pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Corn Processing: Extract fresh corn kernels directly from the cob, capturing the vegetable’s natural sweet and vibrant essence with a sharp knife.
- Initial Mixing: Combine chopped red onions, jalapeño, and corn kernels in a spacious mixing bowl, gently folding to create an even blend of ingredients.
- Seasoning Layer: Dust the vegetable mixture with red chili flakes and freshly cracked black pepper, building a complex and nuanced spice profile.
- Herb Integration: Precisely chop cilantro leaves to release their aromatic oils, thoroughly incorporating them into the salad for maximum flavor infusion.
- Acid Enhancement: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the mixture, allowing the citrus to brighten and harmonize the ingredient combination.
- Pickling Base: Create a pickling liquid by dissolving salt and sugar in vinegar over medium heat, stirring until granules completely melt and integrate.
- Preservation Method: Transfer the seasoned vegetables into a sterilized glass jar, carefully pouring the hot pickling liquid to completely submerge the ingredients.
- Flavor Development: Seal the jar tightly and allow it to rest at room temperature, then refrigerate to let flavors meld and intensify for several hours before serving.
Notes
- Dice with Precision: Cut red onions and jalapeño into uniform, tiny pieces to ensure each bite delivers balanced heat and flavor.
- Kernel Extraction Technique: Slice corn kernels directly from the cob for maximum freshness and natural sweetness.
- Spice Layer Building: Sprinkle red chili flakes and black pepper strategically to create a complex, multi-dimensional flavor profile.
- Pickling Pro Tip: Press ingredients gently in the jar to remove air pockets, preventing potential bacterial growth and ensuring even marination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg