Mediterranean Diet Fresh Corn Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful vegetables, Mediterranean Diet Fresh Corn Salsa is a healthy, no-cook recipe perfect for summer gatherings or quick snacks. This refreshing salsa combines crisp fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy English cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all tied together with a zesty lime and extra virgin olive oil dressing. Fresh parsley and cilantro add a fragrant, herby touch, while creamy avocado elevates the texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with nutrients. Serve chilled as a lively side dish or pair it with grilled fish, chicken, or whole-grain crackers for a Mediterranean-inspired treat! Keywords: fresh corn salsa, Mediterranean diet, healthy appetizers, vegan recipes, no-cook summer recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 (diced) English cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (juiced) lime
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (diced) avocado
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Shuck the corn if necessary and cut off the kernels to yield about 2 cups. Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop half of the red onion and the fresh herbs.
Combine the corn, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and herbs in the large bowl.
Gently toss all ingredients to ensure even distribution of the dressing and herbs.
Carefully fold in the diced avocado, taking care not to mash it.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed.
Let the salsa sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as an accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1254 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2244 mg | 48% | |
*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.
