Secret Recipe Cold Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the Secret Recipe Cold Corn Salad is your ultimate side dish for warm-weather gatherings or anytime cravings. This vibrant salad combines sweet, juicy kernels of fresh corn, crunchy bell peppers, and cooling cucumbers with a zesty lime and cumin-infused dressing for an irresistibly creamy yet tangy bite. Fresh cilantro and a hint of honey elevate the flavor profile, making it a perfect balance of sweet and savory. With no cooking required beyond prepping the corn (or using canned or frozen for convenience), this quick 15-minute recipe is ideal for busy days or last-minute parties. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld into a refreshing medley that’s sure to steal the spotlight at barbecues, potlucks, or even as a standalone snack! Perfect for summer salads and healthy side recipes, this dish is a must-try for your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling it in salted water for 3-4 minutes. Allow it to cool, and then cut the kernels off the cob. Alternatively, you can use canned or frozen corn (thawed) for convenience.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Toss everything gently to mix.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1943 mg | 41% | |
*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.
