Sweet Corn Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Sweet Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for summer gatherings or light lunches. Featuring tender corn kernels, crisp red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing, this colorful recipe is a celebration of fresh produce. A hint of ground cumin adds a subtle smoky depth, while the quick prep time—just 20 minutes—makes it a no-fuss favorite. Perfectly balanced in texture and taste, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad pairs beautifully with grilled dishes or stands alone as a refreshing bite. Make it ahead to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a truly vibrant addition to your mealtime lineup!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 large lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the corn if using fresh cobs. Boil water in a large pot, add the corn cobs, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and let them cool.

Step 2

Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. You should have about 2 cups of kernels.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces, similar in size to the corn kernels.

Step 4

Peel and dice the cucumber to match the size of the other vegetables.

Step 5

Finely chop half of a red onion.

Step 6

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 7

Coarsely chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lime juice if desired, according to your taste preference.

Step 12

Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	744.6

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.6g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 117.6mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 2192.5mg	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: 37.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 54.1%