Curried Corn Salad with Tomato

Elevate your summer side dish game with this vibrant Curried Corn Salad with Tomato, a perfect balance of bold flavors and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Sweet corn kernels are lightly charred for a smoky depth, then tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro. A zesty dressing made with lime juice, a hint of honey, and earthy curry powder ties everything together, while optional jalapeño adds a touch of heat. This easy-to-make salad is ready in just 20 minutes and is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or a light and flavorful lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that bursts with color and taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

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)
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 unit Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the fresh corn kernels and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they are slightly charred and tender. Remove from heat and let them cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and the cooled sautéed corn.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lime juice, curry powder, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the corn and tomato mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

If desired, stir in the finely chopped jalapeño for extra heat.

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1161.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1062.8

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1925.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.5g
Protein 23.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106.4mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2281.0mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 53.2%