Healthy Corn and Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Healthy Corn and Tomato Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion! Made with a medley of garden-fresh ingredients, including sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful celebration of summer produce. Tossed with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing infused with a touch of honey and ground cumin, every bite offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this no-cook recipe is as healthy as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side to grilled meats, tacos, or a light lunch. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dish, this salad is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and chopped red onion.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey (if using), ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn and tomato mixture and gently toss until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad one final toss and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2555 mg | 54% | |
*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.
