Low Sodium Sweet Corn Salad
Bright, crisp, and packed with wholesome flavor, this Low Sodium Sweet Corn Salad is the perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion. Featuring fresh sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this recipe delivers a refreshing and colorful medley of vegetables. Tossed with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing, elevated with hints of garlic, honey or agave syrup, and optional cumin, this salad is full of bold, natural flavors without the need for added salt. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ultimate healthy, heart-smart option for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Serve chilled or at room temperature to enjoy a naturally low-sodium dish that’s both satisfying and packed with nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or agave syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and cilantro (if using). Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey or agave syrup (if using), minced garlic, ground black pepper, and ground cumin (if using) to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if desired. You may wish to add an additional squeeze of lime juice for extra brightness.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad another quick toss, then serve chilled or at room temperature as a nutritious, low-sodium side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3254 mg | 69% | |
*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.
