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
That sounds like a perfect side for our summer bbq’s. I can’t wait to give this a try.
I can’t wait for summer! This is definitely going to be a side when we bust out the grill. Thanks!
I don’t know what your secret is, but you make all these food look SO good! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
This looks delicious! I love these kinds of salads and I love anything spicy!
This 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!
I’m sure my husband would really love the Cajun flavor of this dish. I’ll have to make it for him sometime soon.
This 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.
I love corn and this salad looks fantastic. I can’t wait to do this.
Oh my goodness!!! I can’t help myself from drooling over your photos! lol It looks absolutely delicious!
This 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?!
Looks perfect to go with a grilled chicken or pork – love it!
Yummy! 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!
I love roasted corn! I love that you added the spicy factor-YUM!
This recipe has my mouth watering. It looks so delicious and easy to make. My family will love it.
This looks amazing! I could go for some of this right now. I love roasted corn! I’m going to try out your recipe soon.
I love a good salad and this roasted corn salad sounds amazing right about now! I may have to make it for lunch tomorrow!!
I 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!
I love eating corn but I never heard of this recipe! I love Cajun cooking so I bet this is delicious!
I love corn and I love how easy your recipe is. I would love to make that here at home.
Omg your corn salad looks beyond delicious!!! So giving this a pin so I can try it out myself