Low Fat Sweet Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with color, this Low Fat Sweet Corn Salad is a perfect, guilt-free addition to your mealtime repertoire. Loaded with crisp vegetables like red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumbers, and sweet kernels of corn, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Fresh lime juice and a touch of honey enhance the vibrant flavors, while a sprinkle of cilantro or parsley adds an aromatic finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is tossed in a light dressing of olive oil, making it ideal for healthy snacking or as a chilled side dish for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Enjoy this low-fat, wholesome creation full of fiber and vitamins—it’s the ultimate quick and flavorful solution for a health-conscious lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (canned or fresh, cooked)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook the corn kernels by boiling them in water for 3–5 minutes or steaming them until tender, then let them cool. If using canned corn, drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the chopped cilantro or parsley and toss again for a burst of freshness.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light, low-fat snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2159 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*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.
