Low Carb Fresh Bean and Corn Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Low Carb Fresh Bean and Corn Salad, a guilt-free delight packed with crisp vegetables and zesty flavors. Featuring blanched green beans, crunchy baby corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this salad is brought to life with a tangy lime-cumin dressing that ties every bite together beautifully. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a quick and healthy side dish or appetizer that pairs perfectly with any main course. Ideal for low-carb diets, this colorful salad is rich in fiber, vitamins, and bold textures, making it a standout recipe for light and wholesome dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh green beans
- 1 cup baby corn
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by trimming the ends of the fresh green beans and cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the green beans, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until blanched yet still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. This will preserve their bright color and crispness.
Drain the baby corn and cut them into small, bite-size pieces if necessary.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Chop the fresh cilantro coarsely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, baby corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently until well-coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve as a light appetizer or a side dish, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
