Sweet Corn Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Sweet Corn Salad, a refreshing dish bursting with flavor and texture that's perfect for summer gatherings or light meals. Featuring juicy, golden corn kernels, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, tangy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing with a hint of smoky spice, it captures the essence of sunny days with every bite. Simple to make in under 30 minutes, this colorful creation pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or can stand alone as a healthy, gluten-free side dish. Packed with nutrients and free from heavy additives, this Sweet Corn Salad is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Start by cooking the corn if using fresh cobs. Boil water in a large pot, add the corn cobs, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. You should have about 2 cups of kernels.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces, similar in size to the corn kernels.
Peel and dice the cucumber to match the size of the other vegetables.
Finely chop half of a red onion.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Coarsely chop the cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lime juice if desired, according to your taste preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2192 mg | 47% | |
*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.
