Corn Cucumber and Tomato Toss
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Corn Cucumber and Tomato Toss is the ultimate summer salad! Featuring a medley of sweet corn kernels, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe is elevated by the zesty kick of red onion and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro. Tossed in a light and refreshing lemon-honey dressing, it’s a vibrant, healthy side dish that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a quick weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss salad celebrates seasonal produce and delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn or frozen and thawed)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the corn cobs for about 5 minutes. Drain, let them cool slightly, and slice the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife. If using frozen corn, thaw it according to the package instructions.
Wash and dry the cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped parsley or cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*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.
