Fresh Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Corn Salad is a vibrant summer side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Made with sweet, blanched corn kernels, crisp red bell pepper, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad is a celebration of garden-fresh vegetables. A simple but tangy dressing of lime juice, olive oil, and fresh cilantro elevates the dish, making it perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a healthy weeknight dinner. Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with nutrients, this easy corn salad is a crowd-pleaser that delivers on taste and texture in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by boiling a pot of water. Add the corn kernels and blanch them for 3 minutes. Strain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, even cubes for uniformity.
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Chop the cilantro finely to incorporate it evenly into the salad.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched corn, diced bell pepper, cucumber, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss everything together gently until well combined.
Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1080 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.7 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2664 mg | 57% | |
*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.
