Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad Food

FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
• In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
• In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.

FIESTA ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil.
• Divide corn among two baking sheets and spread out into single layer. Roast in oven for approximately 25 minutes, stirring up halfway through.
• Remove corn from oven and let cool.
• In large bowl, stir together roasted corn, chopped tomato, green onion, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno and cheese. Set aside.
• In small bowl, add lime juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine into a creamy consistency.
• Pour dressing over salad, stir to coat evenly. May be made ahead, stored in airtight container overnight, and served the next day.

FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

FIESTA CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Chill several hours before serving.

FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl.
• Mix sour cream and taco seasoning mix until blended. Add to pasta; stir until pasta is evenly coated with sour cream mixture.
• Add tomatoes, corn, onions, avocados and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly.
• Top with remaining cheese.

MEXICAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a heavy large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the corn, bell pepper, zucchini, green onions and jalapeno pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate vegetables until chilled.
• Add salsa and chopped cilantro to vegetable mixture. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

FIESTA CORN

Steps:

• Cook the corn according to package directions.
• In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; melt the margarine.
• Add the onion and bell peppers.
• Saute gently, do not let the onion brown.
• Drain the corn and return it to the sauce pan.
• Add the onions and peppers to the corn.
• Add the chilies; and warm through.
• Sprinkle with Smoky Paprika and serve.
• Serve.

FIESTA CUCUMBER-CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together all ingredients in a glass bowl.
• Cover and chill at least half an hour before serving (I like it to sit in the refrigerator overnight, stirring occasionally.).