Vegan Sweet Corn Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with summer flavor, this Vegan Sweet Corn Salad is a quick and vibrant dish that's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. Packed with crisp corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the crunch of red bell pepper, this salad is elevated by the creaminess of ripe avocado and the zesty tang of a lime-cumin dressing sweetened with a touch of maple syrup. Ready in just 20 minutes, this plant-based recipe balances sweet, spicy, and tangy notes while showcasing wholesome, seasonal ingredients. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or scoop it up with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor, this sweet corn salad is sure to become a go-to summer favorite.

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 medium ears of corn)
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the corn for 3-5 minutes until tender. Let it cool, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob. Measure out 3 cups of kernels.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.

Step 5

Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving and gently toss again, being careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1210.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1154.5

Total Fat 64.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1251.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 23.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139.7mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 3131.0mg	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: 45.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 46.5%