Dairy-Free Sweet Corn Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly zesty, this Dairy-Free Sweet Corn Salad is the ultimate summer side dish or light lunch. Packed with vibrant vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad bursts with color and flavor in every bite. A citrusy lime and olive oil dressing, kissed with optional maple syrup for gentle sweetness, ties it all together with a dash of ground cumin for a subtle smoky warmth. Perfectly dairy-free and easy to customize, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, using fresh, frozen, or canned corn to suit your convenience. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, healthy addition to picnics, barbecues, or weeknight meals, and savor the taste of summer on your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, if using canned, drain thoroughly)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0 salt, to taste
• 0 black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, cook the ears of corn by boiling or grilling, then cool slightly and cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain. If using canned corn, drain thoroughly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.

Step 3

Add the chopped fresh cilantro and parsley to the vegetable mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup (if using), ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately for a fresh and zesty dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1296.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	917.0

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 505.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 56.9g
Protein 25.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.3mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2895.4mg	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: 31.9%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 58.3%