Chilled Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, this Chilled Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather gatherings! Featuring sweet, tender kernels of fresh corn (or a convenient frozen alternative), juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad balances crunch and freshness in every bite. The zingy dressing—made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of black pepper—effortlessly ties together the medley of vegetables. Fresh parsley and cilantro add an irresistible herbaceous finish, while chilling the salad enhances its flavors for a truly satisfying dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is a must-try for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Invite the essence of summer to your table with this vibrant and easy-to-make corn salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn (about 4 ears)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, remove the husks and silk from the ears. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the corn for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Remove and let cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. (You can substitute frozen corn by thawing it first.)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Add the chopped parsley and cilantro to the bowl. Gently mix to combine.
Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad one final toss and enjoy as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*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.
