Fresh Corn and Green Bean Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with summer flavors, this Fresh Corn and Green Bean Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp blanched green beans, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this colorful salad is tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant herbs like parsley, making it a go-to for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a refreshing dish that's as nourishing as it is flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 pound Green beans
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Fill a medium-sized pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
While the water is heating, trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Drain the green beans and immediately rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*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.
