Cajun Spicy Chorizo Corn Salad
Cajun Spicy Chorizo Corn Salad is a perfect side to serve at a summer BBQ. Serve alongside your favourite burgers, grilled sausages or sizzling steaks.
Servings: 10
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 4 12oz cans of peaches and cream corn
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium orange bell pepper
- 1/3 cup minced red onion
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dry thyme
- 2 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tbsp basil chopped
- 1 tbsp mint chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 cup chopped chorizo
Instructions
- Add butter and corn to a large pot on medium heat.
- Sautee corn for approximately 15 minutes, stirring the bottom regularly with a spoon to ensure it is cooked evenly. Remove the corn from the pot once it has caramelized (turning a light brown). Place corn in a large mixing bowl and let cool.
- Return pot to the stove and add olive oil and sweet peppers. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, until tender.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion powder, thyme, and oregano. Once incorporated add mixture to your bowl and stir together with cooled corn.
- Add onion, basil, mint, and lime juice. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.
- In a small fry pan on medium heat add finely chopped chorizo and stir for 5 minutes until crispy.
- Serve the salad in a large bowl and top with crispy fried chorizo.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg