Low Fat Confetti Corn Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, this Low Fat Confetti Corn Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Featuring a medley of sweet corn, crisp tri-colored bell peppers, and zippy red onion, this recipe is dressed in a tangy lime vinaigrette with a hint of cumin for a delicious Southwest-inspired twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required if you’re using canned or frozen corn, this easy salad is as convenient as it is refreshing. Low in fat and packed with fresh ingredients, it's a guilt-free crowd-pleaser that tastes even better after chilling, making it ideal for make-ahead meals. Serve it as a side with grilled proteins, or enjoy it solo as a healthy snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 0.5 cups red bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 cups yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 cups orange bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling it in salted water for 3-5 minutes, then remove the kernels from the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, drain or thaw as needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, white vinegar, olive oil, honey (if using), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture, and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a healthy and refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*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.
