Corn Lemon Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshingly zesty Corn Lemon Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for summer gatherings or light, healthy meals. Sweet corn kernels, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together with a hint of heat from optional jalapeño, while a tangy homemade lemon dressing infused with lemon zest and honey ties the flavors together beautifully. Packed with fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, this no-fuss salad is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian dish. Perfect for meal prep or quick entertaining, this colorful side dish is as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the fresh corn cobs to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove the corn from the water and let it cool slightly.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels off the cobs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, parsley, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using) to the bowl with the corn.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss well to combine evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve the Corn Lemon Salad immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2938 mg | 63% | |
*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.
