Corn Veggie Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Corn Veggie Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing is the ultimate summer side dish that pairs vibrant vegetables with a zesty kick. Featuring sweet corn kernels, crunchy red bell peppers, cool cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this colorful salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with fresh lime juice, a hint of honey, and a dash of smoky cumin and paprika for a subtle spicy twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick, gluten-free, and nutritious option perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a refreshing light lunch. Serve it chilled to let the citrusy, herbaceous flavors meld beautifully, leaving your taste buds delighted!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cooking the corn if using fresh or frozen kernels. Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the corn, and blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled corn, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped jalapeño.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to prepare the spicy lime dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771.5

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1267.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112.4mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2267.2mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 55.2%