Corn Lemon Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshingly zesty Corn Lemon Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for summer gatherings or light, healthy meals. Sweet corn kernels, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together with a hint of heat from optional jalapeño, while a tangy homemade lemon dressing infused with lemon zest and honey ties the flavors together beautifully. Packed with fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, this no-fuss salad is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian dish. Perfect for meal prep or quick entertaining, this colorful side dish is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the fresh corn cobs to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove the corn from the water and let it cool slightly.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels off the cobs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, parsley, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using) to the bowl with the corn.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss well to combine evenly.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 7

Serve the Corn Lemon Salad immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1348.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1070.2

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1276.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.8g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.5mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 2938.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 53.4%