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creamy corn salad with jalapeños, corn kernels, diced green onion, and cheese in a white bowl
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Jalapeño Popper Corn Salad

Creamy spicy corn salad with all the cheesy jalapeño popper flavor you love!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: TexMex
Keyword: cheese, jalapeno, peppers, salad, side dish, spicy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 448kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • For the Dressing:
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 jalapenos chopped
  • 6 ears of corn
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 1 lime juice and zest

Instructions

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the jalapenos, ears of corn, onion on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast 15 - 20 minutes. 
  • When the corn is cooked, cut it off the cob and combine with the other roast vegetables in a large bowl. 
  • Add the cheeses, green onions, and juice and zest of one lime. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat. 
  • Enjoy warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 652mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g