Colorful Corn Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, this Colorful Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for any gathering! Packed with fresh corn kernels, crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a kick of jalapeño, this salad celebrates the best of summer produce in every bite. A tangy lime and cumin dressing ties it all together, creating a refreshing balance that's both light and satisfying. Perfectly suited for picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy weeknight side, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a wholesome, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly dish that will earn rave reviews.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small Jalapeño, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the fresh corn kernels and blanch for 1-2 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn kernels, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well-coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1263 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2693 mg | 57% | |
*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.
