Cilantro Tomato Corn Salad

Name: Cilantro Tomato Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ears fresh corn in husks; ¼ cup butter, melted; 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; ½ small red onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch salt-free lemon-herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)

Rating: 4.47 stars

167 Ratings
117 Reviews
17 Photos

Very quick and tasty sidedish that can be altered to taste, almost every ingredient except the corn is optional. Very pretty side dish also. I've made this for many different people and haven't had one complaint yet. It's especially good if you just don't have the time to cook but don't want junk food.

By Ds R.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 ears fresh corn in husks
¼ cup butter, melted
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ small red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch salt-free lemon-herb seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)

Directions

Step 1

Peel back corn husks, but leave them attached at the bottom. Remove the silks, and fold husks back up over the corn. Place on a dinner plate, and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes on High power, turning corn once half way through. Cool until cool enough to touch, then slice corn kernels from the cob and place them in a serving bowl.

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Step 2

Stir butter into the corn along with the tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, garlic and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning blend. Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Some people like the salad warm, but I prefer to chill it a little before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

174 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 15.8g; fat 12.4g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 97.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (117)

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BECKYOGG2004

05/04/2007

I made this recipe as a side dish for a spicy beer can chicken, thinking it would be a nice combo of zip (taste) and cool (by serving it chilled). While I thought it would be an okay accompaniment, I had no idea it would be the hit that it was. Everyone who tried it ended up getting seconds. My husband voted it "a keeper"; he just asked that I saute' the onions a little longer next time as he's not a big fan of crunchy onions, preferring them softer. I only made one change to this recipe and that was to use frozen corn, which I "nuked" to thaw out before adding it to the other ingredients waiting in the skillet. The only reason was that it's not "corn season" yet, and I was too impatient to wait that long to give it a try. Read More

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plbwest

08/13/2004

The cilantro in this recipe is overpowering. Read More

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167 Ratings

5 star values: 106
4 star values: 42
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 2

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BECKYOGG2004

05/04/2007

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eptrox

01/22/2008

Absolutely wonderful. I used what I had on hand: frozen corn (about 3 cups) a little yellow onion and a regular tomato. I sauted the corn onion and garlic in 2 T butter and then added the tomato jalepeno cilantro (about a 1/4 bunch) chopped green onion and lemon pepper and salt. Yummy! Read More

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Jillian

08/10/2010

Great salad! I had some left over roasted corn so I used that vs. microwaving. I also left out the melted butter and did a dressing made of olive oil, lime juice and a bit of sugar whisked together with a few dashes of salt and pepper. I poured that over top and let the salad chill for a couple hours before serving. I would definitely make this again. Read More

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SantaPerpetua

09/30/2005

A great light side dish! Perfect served chilled. I grilled the ears of corn, added avocado and black-eyed peas, and took out the peppers and it was very good. Read More

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ALANGDALE

07/05/2009

I added a little lime juice cut way back on the butter left out the jalepeno (kids were eating this) and added diced red peppers. I also pickeled the red onions in rice wine vinegar over night then added them to the salad. AWESOME!!!!! Read More

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plbwest

08/13/2004

The cilantro in this recipe is overpowering. Read More

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GoCubsGo

01/26/2009

Black beans never hurt this recipe either. Read More

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goughdds

05/24/2006

Delicious salad. I sauted the corn (after boiling the ears of corn and cutting off cob) red bell pepper and red onion in the butter for about 5 minutes. I didn't use the garlic. Then after this mix chilled... I added the cilantro and tomato and spices. I served it in the center of a bed of leaf lettuce salad. The presentation was pretty and it was a hit at a dinner party. Read More

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JENFR

08/01/2004

Excellent side dish to our enchiladas. Read More

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Cilantro Tomato Corn Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 173.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 37 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 25 %

niacin equivalents: 14 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 22 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SantaPerpetua

09/30/2005

A great light side dish! Perfect served chilled. I grilled the ears of corn, added avocado and black-eyed peas, and took out the peppers and it was very good.

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ALANGDALE