Low Fat Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Low Fat Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad is the ultimate summertime dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring sweet grilled corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, this vibrant salad is elevated with fragrant cilantro and tangy lime dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for quick lunches, barbecues, or potlucks and delivers all the freshness without the extra fat. Packed with wholesome goodness and eye-catching colors, it’s a light, nutrient-rich recipe that captures the essence of seasonal produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Husk the corn and lightly brush with olive oil. Grill the corn for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until there are slight char marks and the corn is cooked through. Allow to cool slightly.
3. While the corn cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
4. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Add both to the bowl with the tomatoes.
5. Once the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob by standing an ear of corn upright on a cutting board and slicing downward with a sharp knife. Add the corn kernels to the mixing bowl.
6. Juice the lime into a small bowl, and whisk together with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper for the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*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.
