Spicy Cajun Roasted Corn Salad: Southwestern-style side dish/salad/salsa. The heat of cayenne pepper and cajun seasoning in this recipe will add an extra kick.
Spicy Cajun Roasted Corn Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh/frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 red green or red bell pepper seeds and ribs removed, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup plum tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Roasted corn :
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Coat corn with olive oil then spread out on a large baking sheet
- Bake for about 7-10 minutes or until some kernels begin to brown
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add red onion, bell pepper, cayenne, salt, cajun seasoning, Cook for about 5 minutes
- Add corn, stir in tomatoes and lime juice. Cook for about 7-10 minutes
- Serve
Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix and stir salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme until evenly blended
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
Feb 18, 2016 at 2:52 pmThat sounds like a perfect side for our summer bbq’s. I can’t wait to give this a try.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
Feb 18, 2016 at 3:27 pmI can’t wait for summer! This is definitely going to be a side when we bust out the grill. Thanks!
Jeanette
Feb 18, 2016 at 4:19 pmI don’t know what your secret is, but you make all these food look SO good! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
lisa
Feb 18, 2016 at 4:53 pmThis looks delicious! I love these kinds of salads and I love anything spicy!
Heather Pfingsten
Feb 18, 2016 at 5:40 pmThis looks delicious and right up my alley. I love the fresh ingredients kicked up with spice. Talk about the perfect summer salad. I can’t wait to try this!
April Mims
Feb 18, 2016 at 7:08 pmI’m sure my husband would really love the Cajun flavor of this dish. I’ll have to make it for him sometime soon.
Travel Blogger
Feb 18, 2016 at 8:03 pmThis a great way to liven up vegetables! I love a good spicy dish from time to time to add some flavor to our dinner routine. I will have to give this a try.
Esme Sy
Feb 19, 2016 at 1:08 amI love corn and this salad looks fantastic. I can’t wait to do this.
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey
Feb 19, 2016 at 1:37 amOh my goodness!!! I can’t help myself from drooling over your photos! lol It looks absolutely delicious!
Kelli @ 3 Boys and a Dog
Feb 19, 2016 at 8:16 amThis looks amazing! It would go great with a cajun broil for sure! Is it just me or you can see the flavors in these pictures?!
Garlic + Zest
Feb 19, 2016 at 8:45 amLooks perfect to go with a grilled chicken or pork – love it!
Renee
Feb 19, 2016 at 8:47 amYummy! I do a fair corn style corn salad, but I love the spice combo you used. I’m going to need to give this a try!
strawberryblondiekitchen
Feb 19, 2016 at 9:00 amI love roasted corn! I love that you added the spicy factor-YUM!
Ann Bacciaglia
Feb 19, 2016 at 9:39 amThis recipe has my mouth watering. It looks so delicious and easy to make. My family will love it.
Kathy
Feb 19, 2016 at 10:33 amThis looks amazing! I could go for some of this right now. I love roasted corn! I’m going to try out your recipe soon.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Feb 19, 2016 at 6:06 pmI love a good salad and this roasted corn salad sounds amazing right about now! I may have to make it for lunch tomorrow!!
Lisa @bitesforbabies
Feb 20, 2016 at 1:23 pmI haven’t eaten corn in ages!! I usually make a succotash with it or eat it plain…this is a great recipe that I will definitely try!
Marielle Altenor
Feb 20, 2016 at 2:27 pmI love eating corn but I never heard of this recipe! I love Cajun cooking so I bet this is delicious!
Lynndee
Feb 21, 2016 at 8:36 amI love corn and I love how easy your recipe is. I would love to make that here at home.
CourtneyLynne
Feb 22, 2016 at 1:18 pmOmg your corn salad looks beyond delicious!!! So giving this a pin so I can try it out myself