Vegan Sweet Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, this vegan sweet corn salad is a summertime favorite that bursts with flavor and vibrant colors. Featuring tender fresh corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, creamy avocado, and fragrant cilantro, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing with a hint of maple syrup and cumin, every bite is an explosion of fresh, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light yet satisfying meal. Whether served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor melding, this crowd-pleaser is packed with plant-based goodness, making it a must-have addition to your vegan salad repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 medium ears of corn)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using fresh corn, remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the corn for 3-5 minutes until tender. Let it cool, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob. Measure out 3 cups of kernels.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving and gently toss again, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.1 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3131 mg | 67% | |
*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.
