Rainbow Corn Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, Rainbow Corn Salad is the ultimate celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, combining sweet corn kernels with a medley of diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing enhanced with honey (or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist), garlic, and a hint of cumin, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect as a refreshing summer side dish or light lunch, it’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and full of crave-worthy textures. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and watch it brighten up any meal or gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell peppers, red onion, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
If using fresh corn, blanch the kernels in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and let cool. If using frozen or canned corn, ensure it's thawed or drained, respectively.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately for a crisp and fresh dish.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3114 mg | 66% | |
*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.
