Low Fat Fresh Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly colorful, this Low Fat Fresh Corn Salad is a must-try for your next summer gathering or healthy weeknight meal. Featuring sweet, tender blanched corn kernels and a vibrant medley of crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad bursts with garden-fresh flavor. A tangy lime dressing ties everything together with just a hint of olive oil, keeping the dish delightfully light yet satisfying. Enhanced with aromatic cilantro, this salad is naturally low-calorie and packed with nutrients, making it perfect as a healthy side dish or a standalone meal. Ready in just 25 minutes and suitable for refrigerating ahead, this recipe is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Shuck the corn and remove the silks. Stand each ear upright in a large bowl and use a sharp knife to carefully slice the kernels off the cob.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and blanch for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, uniform pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn kernels, diced red pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the lime dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a light side dish or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1262 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.1 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*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.
