Microgreens Salad with Roasted Baby Corn

Roasted baby corn microgreen salad topped with cotija cheese and drizzle of crema dressing.

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Microgreens Salad with Roasted Baby Corn

This microgreens salad is bursting with flavors of pan roasted baby corn, lime, salty cotija and a zesty crema dressing. It’s mini Mexican street corn added to a light salad of healthy greens. It’s so easy to make, this may be your next go-to salad.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Method: Stove

Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP

Servings: servings

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

2 ounces microgreens
15 ounces baby corn fresh or canned
2 tablespoons olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
2 ounces cotija cheese or cotija substitute (see Variations in Notes)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or chili powder. I like to use my Homemade Taco Seasoning.
1 lime cut into wedges for serving
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
crema or salad dressing to serve. I love homemade Crema or Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing

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Instructions

Wash the microgreens and dry them in a salad spinner.
If using canned corn, drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
Optional: If your baby corn is large, slice the corn lengthwise.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the baby corn and sprinkle with taco seasoning or chili powder.
Cook on medium heat until lightly browned (about 5 minutes). Then flip and cook another 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned.

Assemble the salad

Plate the microgreens, add the griddled baby corn and crumble the cotija on top.
Drizzle with crema or salad dressing and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Garnish with a sprinkle of taco seasoning or chili powder and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Note: Nutritional information does not include dressing and will vary based on dressing used.

How to Serve

This salad is best eaten fresh. If the microgreens are fairly large and firm, the salad may keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days without wilting.

Variations

Try a different cheese – use a cotija cheese substitute and try queso fresco or another crumbly, salty cheese. Feta is a little more tangy, but can also be a tasty cotija alternative.
Make it spicy – add finely chopped or sliced jalapeño pepper
Add additional veggies or fruit – diced avocado, green or red onion, diced bell pepper, chopped tomatoes or diced peaches are delicious ideas for using fresh summer produce
Use corn kernels – if you don’t follow a low-carb diet, you can use regular corn. I recommend fresh, grilled corn, then slice off the kernels.

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