Mediterranean Diet Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime is a perfect celebration of summer produce. Featuring tender-crisp fresh corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is a feast for the senses and a powerhouse of nutrients. A zesty lime and extra-virgin olive oil dressing enhanced with a touch of honey ties everything together, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a light side dish or a wholesome lunch. Whether you're following the Mediterranean diet or simply looking for a healthy salad recipe, this irresistible blend of fresh ingredients is sure to become a household favorite. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or any casual gathering, this dish is your go-to for fresh and flavorful eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 large Avocado
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Add the fresh corn kernels to the boiling water and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and let cool slightly.
While the corn is cooling, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds using a spoon, and dice the cucumber. Add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Dice the avocados and add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the red onion, fresh parsley, and mint. Add these to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended to create the dressing.
Add the cooled corn to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.5 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.0 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.5 g | 177% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 4668 mg | 99% | |
*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.
