Nancy's Corn Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh summer flavors, Nancy’s Corn Salad is a quick and refreshing side dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring sweet kernels of fresh corn lightly cooked to retain their crisp bite, this salad is enhanced with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a medley of red bell pepper and onion for a delightful contrast of textures. A bright lime juice and olive oil dressing ties everything together, while fresh cilantro adds a fragrant, herby twist. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for warm-weather gatherings, this versatile salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, tacos, or can even stand on its own as a light lunch option. Perfect for backyard barbecues or meal prepping, Nancy's Corn Salad is a gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ears Fresh corn
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Remove the corn from the pot and let it cool slightly.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the kernels off the cobs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Add them to the bowl with the corn.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1079.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	839.0

Total Fat 47.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1262.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 17.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102.8mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2241.8mg	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: 47.0%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 45.4%