Blueberry Corn Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Blueberry Corn Salad—a delightful fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that’s perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. Fresh corn kernels combine with juicy blueberries, crisp red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro to create a medley of textures and colors that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Tossed in a zesty lime, honey, and cumin dressing and topped with optional crumbled feta cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of creaminess, acidity, and crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a simple yet stunning dish that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands alone as a healthy, gluten-free side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the fresh corn kernels, blueberries, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad for added flavor and creaminess.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2643 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.5 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 676 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2075 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
