Dot's Delicious Corn Salad

Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, Dot’s Delicious Corn Salad is a summer staple you’ll want to enjoy year-round. This colorful medley combines sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bell peppers, and a hint of red onion, all tied together with a zesty lime and honey dressing. Fresh cilantro adds a touch of herbal brightness, while crumbled feta provides an optional creamy twist. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing standalone meal. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next potluck or barbecue. Give this versatile, flavor-packed recipe a try for a dish that tastes as good as it looks!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.75 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Optional: Feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the fresh corn. If using raw corn on the cob, carefully cut the kernels off each cob using a sharp knife. If desired, you can blanch the kernels in boiling water for 2-3 minutes for a slightly softer texture, then drain them and let them cool.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl, gently tossing the ingredients to ensure an even mix.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

If desired, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese for a touch of creaminess and extra flavor.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a little more lime juice, salt, or pepper as per your preference.

Step 8

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light, refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1379.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1203.6

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2627.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 65.8g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 708.9mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2805.3mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 45.1%