This simple and refreshing TexMex Cucumber Corn Salad is so easy to prepare and packed with flavor! A refreshing twist on a Mexican elote corn salad, this dish combines cucumbers and corn with jalapenos, red onion, cilantro and a sour cream dressing you will love.
This Texmex corn and cucumber salad is the perfect spring and summer side dish. It's bright and refreshing, with a creamy citrusy dressing and a little kick of heat.
It pairs beautifully with grilled and roasted meat, eaten with tortilla chips or served fish or shrimp tacos. I personally love eating it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Mini Cucumbers: While you can use a full size English cucumber, I highly recommend using mini cucumbers for this recipe. My personal preference are Pure Flavor® Mini Cucumbers.
- Corn: You can use canned, fresh or frozen corn for this recipe. Just be sure to thaw first.
- Red onion: You can also use shallot if preferred.
- Jalapeno: Feel free to leave out if you prefer a milder dish. Or add more to make it spicier.
- Cilantro, fresh
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lime: You'll use both the zest and juice.
- Sugar
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Cayenne
- Garlic
- Queso fresco
Servings Suggestions
I love serving this delightful elote inspired salad with my Beef Tamale Casserole recipe.
It's also great with these Southwest Chorizo Burgers or my Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers.
Made this TexMex Cucumber and Corn Salad recipe? Let me know what you think in the comments!
Recipe
TexMex Cucumber and Corn Salad
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup red onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dired oregano
- pinch of cayenne
- 8 mini cucumbers, halved and sliced about 2.5 cups
- 1 15.25 oz can of corn, drained
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, finely diced
- salt and pepper
- queso fresco or cojita cheese optional
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine minced red onion, the zest and juice of 1 lime and a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow this to macerate for about 5 minutes.
- While the onion is macerating prep your veggies. Cut the cucumbers in half and then slice, drain the corn, wash and chop the cilantro and finely dice the jalapeno. Place in a serving dish.
- To the bowl with the red onions, garlic and lime add in the mayonnaise, sour cream. sugar, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cayenne along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to fully coat. Serve topped with queso fresco or cojita cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nora
Perfect cucumber and corn salad! Love the seasoning! Thank you!
Alexandra
This is creamy, fresh, delicious and has a great variety of textures. Perfect for a BBQ or potluck!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
I love the flavors of the sweet corn with the cool, refreshing cucumber. This is a perfect salad for any barbecue!! Pinned -
DK
Corn salads are the best and this cucumber and corn salad really hits the mark! I added some cotija cheese and it was just perfect!
Tisha
I love this making this a side for taco night in my house! I also love it with chips!