Low Fat Corn and Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Low Fat Corn and Tomato Salad is the ultimate showcase of summer's bounty. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and tangy red bell peppers, this vibrant salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing of fresh lime juice, a touch of extra virgin olive oil, and fragrant basil, this dish is low in fat yet high in flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a light side dish, picnic staple, or healthy meal prep option. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing bite that features the perfect balance of crunch, zest, and sweetness. Keywords: low-fat salad, corn and tomato salad, healthy summer recipe, quick side dish, fresh basil dressing.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
If using fresh corn, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the corn kernels for 3 minutes, then drain and let cool. If using frozen corn, thaw under cold water and drain well.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and dice into small cubes.
Step 3
Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
Step 4
Chop the fresh basil leaves into thin strips.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and basil.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is coated and well mixed.
Step 8
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Serve chilled and enjoy your healthy low-fat corn and tomato salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1064.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 609.6 |
| Total Fat 20.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1264.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 108.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.7g | |
| Protein 18.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 110.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2319.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories