Super Corn Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Super Corn Salad is the ultimate summer side dish! Featuring sweet, tender corn kernels—fresh off the cob—tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and tastes. A tangy lime and cumin dressing ties it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a punch of herbaceous goodness. Customize the heat level with optional jalapeño for a subtle kick. Whether served chilled or freshly tossed, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a light, refreshing meal. Super easy to make in just 20 minutes, this corn salad is a bright, flavorful crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make all season long!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 large lime, juiced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and boil for about 3-5 minutes until just tender. Remove the corn and let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.

Step 2

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

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

4. Optional: If adding heat, stir in the finely chopped jalapeño to the dressing.

Step 5

5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (you can add more lime juice, salt, or a pinch of sugar if desired).

Step 7

7. Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(436.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	737.3

Total Fat 70.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 22.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 8.5g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 44.2mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 1389.9mg	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: 82.0%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 15.0%