Delicious Corn Salad

Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Delicious Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring sweet, juicy corn kernels paired with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper, this recipe is as colorful as it is tasty. Fresh herbs like parsley and basil add an aromatic touch, while a tangy lime and honey dressing ties it all together with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy corn salad is a must-have for summer picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. Rich in garden-fresh vegetables and gluten-free, it’s the perfect healthy crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn or 3 cups of kernels)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, carefully remove the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife. If using canned or frozen corn, drain or thaw as needed.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, parsley, and basil.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your fresh and delicious corn salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1126.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	814.9

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1275.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128.2mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 2410.7mg	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: 34.5%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 56.6%