Garden Corn Salad
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of summer, this Garden Corn Salad is a fresh and colorful side dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is a celebration of seasonal produce. Fresh basil and cilantro add a fragrant herbal note, while a zesty lime and olive oil dressing, subtly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, ties everything together. For an extra layer of creaminess, optional crumbled feta cheese takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the vibrant flavors shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Add the chopped basil and cilantro to the bowl for fresh herbal flavors.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top and give the salad a final light toss.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy this vibrant Garden Corn Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2657 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 774 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2903 mg | 62% | |
*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.
