Roasted Corn Salad With Queso Blanco

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 15

Roasted Corn Salad With Queso Blanco recipe perfect for summers

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups corn kernels , cut from cob ( about 4 cobs )
	1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 dash cayenne pepper
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon pepper
	2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
	1/3 cup queso blanco , shredded ( or finely chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

141

Sugar

Fat

Roasted Corn Salad With Queso Blanco is perfect for summer as it’s delicious and easy to prepare. The sweet and slightly charred flavor of roasted corn perfectly complements tangy and salty queso blanco. Enjoy this salad as a light mid-afternoon meal or as an appetizer before a hearty dinner. This salad is also great to prepare in advance as it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and cilantro until well-combined.
3.	Add the corn kernels into the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
4.	Spread the coated corn kernels onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
5.	Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
6.	Let the roasted corn kernels cool for a few minutes before transferring them to another mixing bowl.
7.	Add the shredded queso blanco cheese into the roasted corn and toss gently to combine.
8.	Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve.

PROS

This salad is a great summer dish that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.

The roasted corn provides a crunchy texture and the queso blanco adds a creamy and salty dimension to the salad.

It’s a perfect recipe for those who prefer quick meals.

CONS

The salad is not very filling and may require an additional dish to provide a complete meal experience.

Roasting the corn requires an oven and may be inconvenient for those without one.

Queso blanco cheese may not be easily available in some regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corn is a valuable source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It may also support healthy vision and the prevention of heart disease.
Queso blanco cheese is low in fat and calories and a good source of calcium, phosphorous, and protein.
It may also help in strengthening bones and teeth structure due to calcium and phosphorous.