Corny Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Corny Salad is the ultimate quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with vibrant ingredients like sweet corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is balanced with a tangy lime and olive oil dressing spiced with a hint of cumin. The addition of fresh cilantro and optional honey gives it a subtle sweet-and-savory twist that hits all the right notes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required if using canned or frozen corn, this colorful salad is the perfect go-to for a light lunch, a barbecue, or a refreshing snack. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor impact and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Keywords: corn salad, fresh salad recipe, healthy side dish, gluten-free salad, quick and easy salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling or grilling and then cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain. If using canned corn, drain and rinse. Set aside.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Seed and dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
Peel and finely dice the red onion.
Coarsely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice or salt as desired.
Serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Enjoy your Corny Salad as a refreshing side dish or healthy snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2197 mg | 47% | |
*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.
