Sweet Corn Tomato Salad with Fresh Cilantro
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Sweet Corn Tomato Salad with Fresh Cilantro is a refreshing, no-cook dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and sweet, tender corn kernels straight off the cob, this salad is brightened with a zesty lime dressing and fragrant chopped cilantro. The optional addition of finely diced jalapeño adds a subtle kick for those who love a bit of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes and full of fresh, wholesome ingredients, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is an effortless side dish or light appetizer that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or chilled seafood. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a medley of bold, tangy, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cups Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 small Optional: Jalapeño, finely diced
Instructions
Prepare the corn by cutting the kernels off the cob. If using pre-cooked or canned corn, skip to the next step.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
If using jalapeño for an extra kick, finely dice it and mix it in with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1270 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1859 mg | 40% | |
*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.
