(Family Features) If you’re in a tight spot for a last-minute potluck barbecue, don’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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Queso Cheese Corn Salad

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

Servings: 4-6

Dressing:

• 2 limes, juice only
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Corn:

• 2 cans of whole corn, drained
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
• 1 hot pepper (optional)
• 1 cup shredded queso cheese
• freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish

To make dressing: In bowl, mix lime juice, mayo, salt and sugar.

In separate large bowl, mix corn; bell pepper; onion, if desired; hot pepper, if desired; and queso cheese.

Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix well. Top with cilantro.