Valencia Corn Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh flavors, Valencia Corn Salad is your go-to dish for vibrant summer gatherings or refreshing weeknight meals. This colorful creation combines sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, and a burst of freshness from parsley and cilantro, all tied together with a citrusy orange-lime vinaigrette that's subtly sweetened with honey. A hint of cumin adds a warm, earthy dimension, while an optional sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese lends a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required if using canned corn, this easy-to-make salad is both a feast for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a light, flavorful side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or simply as a healthy addition to your weekly menu!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn (kernels removed from cob, or canned corn drained)
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
If using fresh corn, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the corn on the cob for 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, skip this step.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh cilantro.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently but thoroughly.
Step 5
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
Step 6
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1122.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1047.9 |
| Total Fat 50.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 410.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 148.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.8g | |
| Protein 23.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 113.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2541.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories