Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad
Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad brings smoky-sweet grilled corn together with crisp bell peppers and punchy red onion, all tied together by a bright cilantro-lime dressing with a hint of heat. It tastes fresh, tangy, and slightly charred, perfect for warm-weather cookouts or as a vibrant side to tacos, grilled meats, or seafood.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the corn in a large pot, add enough water to cover, and soak for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the silks from the corn, leaving the husks on.
- 3
Set the corn on the preheated grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until tender. Take off the heat, let cool slightly, and remove the husks.
- 4
Slice the corn kernels off the cob and put them in a medium bowl. Stir in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
- 5
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, then stir into the corn salad.
- Calories 348.22 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 5.32 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 49.69 g 18%
- Total Fat 15.93 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 90.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 6.57 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 90.87 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 722.04 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 74.81 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 47.28 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 348.22 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Hot Sauce. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad healthy?
- Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 348.22 calories and 5.32 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.17 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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