Description
The ultimate vibrant side dish that brings the bold, fresh flavors of your favorite Mexican grill home. A masterclass in balance: sweet corn, sharp red onion, smoky roasted poblano, and a professional dual-citrus blend of lemon and lime.
Ingredients
The Corn & Peppers
- 24 oz frozen corn (thawed/cooked)
- 1 large roasted poblano pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
The Aromatics & Dressing
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Cook & Cool: Cook corn according to package, then spread on a baking sheet to cool and prevent mushiness.
2. Prep: Finely chop onion, jalapeños, roasted poblano, and cilantro.
3. Combine: Toss the cooled corn with the chopped aromatics and peppers.
4. Season: Drizzle with lemon and lime juice. Add salt and toss well.
5. Chill: Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Dual-Citrus Trick: Lemon brightens the corn’s sweetness while lime provides the traditional Mexican zest.
Poblano Secret: Roasting the poblano is non-negotiable for that authentic smoky ‘copycat’ undertone.
Texture Move: Spread the corn flat to cool; this stops the cooking process instantly for a crisp bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Salsa
- Method: Mixing / No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican Copycat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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