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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mix and stir salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme until evenly blended
20 comments
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