Summer Corn Blueberry Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Summer Corn Blueberry Salad is a refreshing and nutritious side dish that's perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Sweet, tender kernels of freshly cooked corn are paired with juicy blueberries, crisp red bell peppers, and tangy red onions, all brought together with a zesty lime and honey vinaigrette. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a fragrant, herbaceous note, while the balance of sweet, savory, and tart flavors makes this salad truly irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a colorful and easy-to-make dish that complements barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Elevate your summer menu with this crowd-pleasing, fruit-forward twist on a classic corn salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1.5 cups blueberries
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Shuck the corn and remove any remaining silk. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ears of corn for 5-7 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Remove the corn and let it cool.
Once the corn has cooled, use a sharp knife to carefully slice the kernels off the cobs. Transfer the kernels to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the corn.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the blueberries, then gently fold them into the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1237 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1063 mg | 23% | |
*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.
