Heart-Healthy Fresh Corn Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Corn Salad is the perfect combination of wholesome goodness and vibrant taste. Made with sweet, crisp kernels of fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and a medley of red bell pepper and red onion, this colorful salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Tossed in a refreshing lime and olive oil dressing and enhanced with fragrant cilantro, it’s a low-calorie, nutrient-packed side dish that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light accompaniment to any meal. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a simple yet satisfying addition to your healthy eating routine.
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Ingredients
- 4 units Fresh corn cobs
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 unit Red bell pepper
- 0.5 unit Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 units Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Husk the corn and remove silk. Cut the kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the corn kernels and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 3
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber. Dice the red bell pepper. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Step 5
In a small bowl or jar, juice the limes to extract their juice. Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and whisk or shake to combine the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the corn salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1672.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1240.0 |
| Total Fat 41.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1365.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 224.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 85.2g | |
| Protein 36.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 145.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3763.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories