Fresh Corn Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with summer flavors, this Fresh Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for any warm-weather gathering. Featuring sweet, blanched corn kernels combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad delivers a medley of textures and colors in every bite. Fresh cilantro adds a fragrant herbal note, while a zesty lime and olive oil dressing ties everything together with a tangy finish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light, refreshing snack. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian dish that’s sure to impress! Keywords: fresh corn salad, summer side dish, healthy salad recipe, gluten-free salad.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by boiling a pot of water. Add the corn kernels and blanch them for 3 minutes. Strain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 2
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, even cubes for uniformity.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 4
Chop the cilantro finely to incorporate it evenly into the salad.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched corn, diced bell pepper, cucumber, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss everything together gently until well combined.
Step 8
Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1212.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1023.9 |
| Total Fat 50.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1293.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.3g | |
| Protein 24.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 96.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2672.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories