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    Home » Side Dishes » Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad

    Aug 30, 2018 · Modified: Oct 16, 2020 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 16 Comments

    Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad

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    This Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad mixes charred corn, black beans, red onion, jalapeño, and cheddar cheese tossed with Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip for a fabulous summer salad that's always a crowd-pleaser.

    Bird's eye view of jalapeño cheddar corn salad on a colorful dish towel with fork topped with bright peppers, corn, and tortilla chips with "Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad" text at top

    Thank you to Heluva Good! for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you so much for supporting We are not Martha!

    Have you had your fill of corn yet this summer?? Corn on the cob is one of my absolute favorite parts of the summer season, but I actually don't love eating it off the cob. Mainly because it drives me crazy that I often have more corn stuck in my teeth than I actually get to eat. And I can never seem to eat it off the cob fast enough to fully satisfy my craving. So, give me all the summer corn on the cob, but please, give it to me pre-cut. Growing up, my dad always cut it off the cob for me and now, as an adult, my husband always cuts it off the cob for me. That's probably one of those totally embarrassing facts about myself that I really shouldn't share with you, but oh well. Now you know.

    Not only do I prefer my corn off the cob, but I like it a little charred, too. Of course, you can char corn on the cob by placing it right on the grill. But I like to strip the cobs (yes, I can do it myself, too!) and put the corn kernels in my grill pan with a little bit of butter. I basically cook the corn until it's charred and starts popping right out of the pan and then add it to all kinds of summer dishes. Like this one I'm sharing with you today, which also involves Heluva Good! Dip.

    First of all, if  you haven't tried Heluva Good! Dip yet, I'm urging you to go out and get some immediately. It's perfect for those end-of-the-summer parties and BBQs, whether you're just using it for chip and veggie dipping or you're incorporating it into easy summer recipes. My favorite flavor is Jalapeño Cheddar (featured in this recipe!), but they also make French Onion (a classic!), Buttermilk Ranch, Bacon Horseradish, White Cheddar & Bacon, Bodacious Onion, and Dill Pickle (limited edition and tastes JUST like pickles!).

    JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR CORN SALAD RECIPE

    This corn salad is especially delicious in that it involves charred corn, black beans, and red onion, plus the perfect dressing... Heluva Good! Dip. I decided to use the Jalapeño Cheddar variety and also give my corn salad a bit more of a kick with some additional chopped jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese. And then I topped the whole salad off with crushed tortilla chips (because tortilla chips and Heluva Good! Dip is one of the all-time best snacks).

    Head-on view of Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip container

    My first favorite thing about this summer salad is that it can be ready in no time at all. Simply char the corn and add it to a bowl along with the black beans, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño, shredded cheddar cheese, and cilantro. Then toss it all together with the Heluva Good! Dip!

    Overhead view of jalapeño cheddar corn salad ingredients in big white bowl before being mixed

    My second favorite thing about this salad is how ridiculously creamy and satisfying it is. It's meant to be a side dish for a summer BBQ gathering, but since we're being super honest in this blog post, I'll also admit that I ate it for dinner one night.

    Overhead view of jalapeño cheddar corn salad ingredients tossed together in large white bowl

    Sometimes summer just calls for a big bowl of corn salad for dinner, enjoyed while sitting outside all by yourself. With a good book and just the sounds of the crickets. And your dog whining because she thinks she'd really, really love corn salad, too. In the name of honesty, I'll also tell you I sometimes sit outside with a bag of chips and a container of Heluva Good! Dip -- it’s so rich, creamy and packed with yummy spices, which makes it hard to stop eating right out of the tub!

    Anyway, if you make this to bring to a BBQ, there's a strong chance it could be even more popular than the hotdogs and hamburgers. Maybe even the steak and chicken, if it's that kind of BBQ.

    Overhead view of jalapeño cheddar corn salad in a bowl on a colorful dish towel with second bowl, container of Heluva Good! Dip, and corn on the cob on a white surface in the background

    I'm a big fan of the jalapeño and cheddar combination, but you could make this salad with any of the Heluva Good! Dip flavors and a few simple swaps. Use White Cheddar & Bacon dip and add bacon and cheddar to the salad. Caramelize some onions for the perfect French Onion dip match. Dill Pickle dip? Well, that would make for an interesting corn salad... But I can tell you that the Dill Pickle dip is incredibly delicious with simple ridged potato chips.

    Oh, and the tortilla chips that top the salad? They add the perfect crunch!

    Landscape photo of jalapeño cheddar corn salad in a bowl on a colorful dish towel with second bowl, jalapeño pepper, container of Heluva Good! Dip and cob of corn in the background

    I'm sad summer is coming to an end, but there's still plenty of time to fit in another BBQ or two. Plus, you can generally still get deliciously fresh corn straight through September. And that means there's lots of opportunity for jalapeño cheddar corn dip in your future.

    Bird's eye view of jalapeño cheddar corn salad on a colorful dish towel with fork topped with bright peppers, corn, and tortilla chips

    Whether you're eating it with friends at a BBQ or with your dog while sitting outside your house.

    Which flavor of Heluva Good! Dip do you most want to try?

    The dips are available in dairy cases throughout the Eastern, Southern and Midwest United States, and all of Canada, so be sure to look for them the next time you're at the grocery store. Click here to see where Heluva Good! Dips are available near you.

    Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad -- This Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad mixes charred corn, black beans, red onion, jalapeño, and cheddar cheese tossed with Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip for a fabulous summer salad that's always a crowd-pleaser | wearenotmartha.com

    Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad

    This Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Salad mixes charred corn, black beans, red onion, jalapeño, and cheddar cheese tossed with Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip for a fabulous summer salad that's always a crowd-pleaser.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side
    Cuisine: American, Eclectic
    Keyword: Corn, Dip, salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Makes: 8 servings
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp butter
    • 3 ½ cups corn (from about 5 ears)
    • 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
    • 2 Tbsp chopped jalapeño peppers
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
    • ⅓ cup Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip
    • Crumbled tortilla chips, for topping

    Instructions

    • Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add corn kernels to skillet and let sit for about 4 minutes before stirring. Let sit for another 4 minutes and stir again. Repeat a couple more times until the corn is nicely browned. Remove corn to a large bowl and let cool a bit.
    • Once corn has cooled a bit, add in black beans, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro and toss to combine. 
    • Stir in Jalapeño Cheddar Heluva Good! Dip until salad is fully coated.
    • Serve in individual bowls topped with crushed tortilla chips.
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    1. Claire says

      August 30, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this just looks packed with flavor! And so bright and colourful!!!
      We are heading into warmer weather down here in Australia so I know I am going to be making this all summer long!

    2. Meagen Brosius says

      August 30, 2018 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is so simple but yet so tasty and refreshing! I'm loving it for a quick and easy meal prep for lunches!

    3. Elaine Benoit says

      September 03, 2018 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh, my goodness! This corn salad looks so delicious and easy! I love the Heluva Good brand and use it all the time. I can't wait to make your fun and delicious salad!

    4. Emily Hill says

      September 03, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Totally pinning! The flavors in this corn salad sound divine!

    5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      September 03, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      You are speaking my language! I love the flavors here especially the jalapeno and cheddar!

    6. camila says

      September 03, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      wow what a super crunchy salad! love all the textures!!

    7. Sherri says

      September 03, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Did someone say cheese? I'm in! Love how easy this salad is to make and all the flavors coming together!

    8. Gloria says

      September 05, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      I never tire of corn....and enjoy it ALL year long. Fresh corn is the BEST....and this salad is the pefect side to any meal. We still have lots of BBQ dinners before the winter sets in. I know this would be a welcome addition to any meal.

    9. Lisa says

      September 06, 2018 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      I love charred corn salad. I have one that we make every summer and it's a family favorite, but using that Heluva Good dip is a genius dressing option. We still have a few weeks left of summer and the corn is as sweet as it gets... This is going to be a great side dish with our barbecued chicken this weekend!

    10. Debra says

      September 07, 2018 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      So excited to find a salad that uses charred corn, since it's hubby's favorite. The addition of beans makes me happy because of the added nutrition. Plus, that dressing sounds delish. Corn Salad for the win!

    11. Marisa Franca says

      September 08, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      I can see why you would have eaten it for dinner. It sounds delicious and I do love corn. I just wish we could get corn year round. Charring the corn really adds to the flavor. Just one simple step makes all the difference. I'll check out the Farmer's Market to see if they still have fresh corn on the cob.

    12. Amanda says

      September 09, 2018 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      I have definitely not had my fill of corn for the season, and I LOVE the sound of this Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Salad! It looks so vibrant and I think it would be delicious not only during the summer, but as a transitional recipe heading into Game Day eats! Love those flavors in the vinaigrette, the crumbled tortilla chips on top, and of course, the cheese!

    13. Carmy says

      September 09, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      This corn salad looks amazing! While I hate the heat that is summer, I LOVE making corn in the summer. I love the flavour combinations of the jalapeno and cheddar and absolutely need this in my life!

    14. Annemarie says

      September 09, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      I could dive right into that salad! I have not had enough fresh corn yet this year. The season is always too short so thank you for another excuse to buy some more corn. And what a great idea to use the dip as a salad dressing. That would be so pack with flavor!

    15. Fiona says

      September 09, 2018 at 10:19 pm

      This is sooo right up my alley! I love that I don't even have to make the salad dressing

    16. Dana says

      September 10, 2018 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      That dip really is incredibly addicting and their name is hella honest! This salad sounds like an incredible treat. I think this is going to have to make an appearance at our next football Sunday shindig, because it's just so perfect for the occasion!

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