Family Friendly Corn Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Family Friendly Corn Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to eat. Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients like tender corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and diced red bell pepper, this salad bursts with color and texture. A zesty lime dressing, enhanced with a touch of olive oil and fresh cilantro, ties everything together with a refreshing tang. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to please kids and adults alike. For extra indulgence, top it with crumbled feta or cotija cheese. Healthy, quick, and irresistibly delicious—this summer-inspired corn salad is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh corn (about 4 large ears)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (from about 1-2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: crumbled feta or cotija cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Husk the corn and place the ears in boiling water. Boil for 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove the corn and let it cool.
Once cool, carefully cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomato halves, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl for a fresh and herbaceous flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until well-coated and evenly mixed.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta or cotija cheese on top for added creaminess and flavor.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2847 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.4 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 3814 mg | 81% | |
*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.
