Heart-Healthy Fresh Corn Salad
Bursting with color and flavor, the Heart-Healthy Fresh Corn Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Made with crisp fresh corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Fragrant cilantro and zesty lime dressing infused with olive oil add a refreshing brightness, while a touch of red onion and black pepper creates a balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for a light lunch or a wholesome side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to showcase its fresh, seasonal ingredients. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, this corn salad is a celebration of colorful, health-conscious eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 units Fresh corn cobs
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 unit Red bell pepper
- 0.5 unit Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 units Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Husk the corn and remove silk. Cut the kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the corn kernels and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber. Dice the red bell pepper. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl or jar, juice the limes to extract their juice. Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and whisk or shake to combine the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.0 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3764 mg | 80% | |
*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.
