Sugar-Free Fresh Corn Salad

Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, this Sugar-Free Fresh Corn Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp summer vegetables tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Featuring tender, boiled corn kernels complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, and a touch of red onion, this dish bursts with fresh flavors in every bite. A sprinkle of chopped cilantro elevates the salad with its aromatic and herbaceous notes, while a simple lime juice and olive oil dressing ties all the ingredients together without any added sugar. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free side dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light accompaniment to grilled protein. Serve it fresh or chilled for a delightful, wholesome addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the corn. If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to boil and carefully add the corn cobs. Cook for about 5 minutes until just tender. Remove from the water and allow them to cool.

Step 2

Once the corn is cool, slice the kernels off the cobs into a large mixing bowl. You should have about 3 cups of corn kernels.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the corn.

Step 4

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes; Add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the rest of the vegetables.

Step 7

Chop the fresh cilantro finely and sprinkle it over the vegetable mixture.

Step 8

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad, gently tossing to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if necessary, before serving.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1019.4

Total Fat 50.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1293.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 101.4mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2732.4mg	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: 39.7%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 51.7%