Rainbow Corn Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, Rainbow Corn Salad is the ultimate celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, combining sweet corn kernels with a medley of diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing enhanced with honey (or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist), garlic, and a hint of cumin, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect as a refreshing summer side dish or light lunch, it’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and full of crave-worthy textures. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and watch it brighten up any meal or gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell peppers, red onion, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

If using fresh corn, blanch the kernels in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and let cool. If using frozen or canned corn, ensure it's thawed or drained, respectively.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately for a crisp and fresh dish.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1397.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	978.8

Total Fat 38.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1309.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 64.7g
Protein 27.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 138.6mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 3113.5mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 58.7%