Broccoli and Corn Garden Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh garden flavors, this Broccoli and Corn Garden Salad is a wholesome addition to your meal lineup. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli florets, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of zing from red onion, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy-sweet homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey, and garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick blanch for the broccoli, this vibrant side dish is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Serve it fresh or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an even tastier experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately drain and transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
If using frozen corn, cook it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. If using fresh corn, cook the kernels until tender, or use canned corn (drained).
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves. Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes. Finely slice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, cooked corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1631 mg | 35% | |
*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.
