Healthy Corn and Tomato Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Healthy Corn and Tomato Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion! Made with a medley of garden-fresh ingredients, including sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful celebration of summer produce. Tossed with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing infused with a touch of honey and ground cumin, every bite offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this no-cook recipe is as healthy as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side to grilled meats, tacos, or a light lunch. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dish, this salad is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional for sweetness)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and gently toss to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey (if using), ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the corn and tomato mixture and gently toss until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad one final toss and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1221.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	870.6

Total Fat 48.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1265.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 51.6g
Protein 19.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157.4mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2554.8mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 46.9%