Kerikeri New Zealand Corn Salad
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of New Zealand, this Kerikeri Corn Salad is a refreshing medley of fresh sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Enhanced with the zing of lime juice, the subtle sweetness of honey, and the aromatic freshness of cilantro, this easy no-cook recipe is a perfect side dish for warm summer days. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a light, colorful salad that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a picnic spread. Add diced avocado for a creamy twist or refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the zesty flavors meld together. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and endlessly versatile, this salad captures a taste of the tropics in every bite. Perfect as a side dish or healthy snack! Optimize your summer menu with this flavorful corn salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh sweet corn (off the cob)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Optional: avocado
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the vegetables. Slice the kernels off the cobs of fresh sweet corn to make about 4 cups. If using frozen corn, thaw it in advance and pat it dry.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are particularly large, quarter them.
3. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small bite-sized pieces.
4. Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
5. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and set aside.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
8. Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss everything gently but thoroughly to coat.
9. Optionally, dice a medium avocado and fold it into the salad just before serving to add a creamy texture.
10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1345 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4511 mg | 96% | |
*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.
