Summer Corn Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Summer Corn Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Made with sweet, tender kernels of fresh corn, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a celebration of seasonal produce. Chopped cilantro and a hint of chili powder add a bold, herbaceous kick, while red onion and bell pepper offer a delightful crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or picnics and can even double as a light, healthy lunch. Packed with wholesome ingredients and big on flavor, this is one summer recipe you’ll want to make over and over again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn (on the cob)
- 1.5 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. While waiting, shuck the corn by removing the husks and silk.
Once the water is boiling, add the corn and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and let the corn cool completely.
While the corn cools, halve the grape tomatoes and dice the English cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Chop the fresh cilantro finely.
Once the corn is cool enough to handle, stand each ear upright in a large bowl and carefully cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Serve as a side dish or enjoy it on its own for a light and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2406 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*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.
