Summary:

This recipe for Queso Cheese Corn Salad is a last-minute solution for a potluck barbecue. The salad features a homemade dressing with lime juice, mayo, salt, and sugar, and a base with a bit of heat from hot peppers. It is topped with freshly chopped cilantro. The recipe is simple and can be made in just a few minutes.

(Family Features) If youโ€™re in a tight spot for a last-minute potluck barbecue, donโ€™t just throw together any salad. This Queso Cheese Corn Salad features a zesty homemade dressing and a salad base with a bit of heat (if you dare).

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Recipe courtesy of โ€œCookinโ€™ Savvyโ€
Servings: 4-6

Dressing:

  • 2 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  limes, juice only
  • 1/4 ย ย ย ย ย  cup mayo
  • 1 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  pinch salt
  • 1 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  tablespoon sugar
  • 2 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  cans whole corn, drained
  • 1 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 ย ย ย ย ย  cup chopped red onion (optional)
  • 1 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  hot pepper (optional)
  • 1 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  cup shredded queso cheese
  • freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
  1. To make dressing: In bowl, mix lime juice, mayo, salt and sugar.
  2. In separate large bowl, mix corn; bell pepper; onion, if desired; hot pepper, if desired; and queso cheese.
  3. Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix well. Top with cilantro.

SOURCE:
Culinary.net