Nut-Free Fresh Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and brimming with colorful vegetables, this Nut-Free Fresh Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals or light lunches. Featuring sweet, crunchy fresh corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors. Diced red bell pepper and red onion add a subtle bite, while a zesty lime dressing ties it all together with a tangy burst of freshness. With no nuts, no cooking required, and just 20 minutes of prep time, this salad is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it at picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy side for grilled dishes—it's gluten-free, vegan, and guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by shucking the corn and removing any remaining silk. Then, using a sharp knife, carefully slice the corn kernels off the cobs and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the corn kernels.
Peel the English cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small, bite-sized pieces. Add the diced cucumber to the mixing bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then finely dice it and place it into the bowl with the other vegetables.
Finely dice half of a red onion to yield approximately half a cup and add it to the mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and mix them into the salad for a burst of fresh flavor.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake to emulsify the dressing.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and the dressing evenly coats the salad.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if necessary.
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2501 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.2 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3888 mg | 83% | |
*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.
