Mediterranean Diet Fresh Corn Salsa

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Corn Salsa is your go-to recipe for a healthy, flavor-forward snack or side dish. Sweet, crisp corn kernels are paired with crunchy red bell pepper, refreshing cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, creating a delightful balance of textures. Fresh parsley and cilantro add a fragrant herbal note, while a zesty lime and olive oil dressing ties everything together with a bright, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, this versatile salsa is perfect as a dip with whole-grain chips, a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or a light appetizer for Mediterranean entertaining. Healthy, quick, and packed with bold flavors, it’s a must-try recipe for fans of clean eating and seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 1 (diced) English cucumber
• 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (juiced) lime
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (diced) avocado

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your ingredients. Shuck the corn if necessary and cut off the kernels to yield about 2 cups. Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop half of the red onion and the fresh herbs.

Step 2

Combine the corn, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and herbs in the large bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss all ingredients to ensure even distribution of the dressing and herbs.

Step 6

Carefully fold in the diced avocado, taking care not to mash it.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed.

Step 8

Let the salsa sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature as an accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	734.1

Total Fat 35.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1253.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.4g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114.2mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2244.4mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 52.4%