Description
This Refreshing Corn Salad bursts with vibrant colors and flavors, offering a delightful crunch from fresh vegetables and a juicy sweetness from the corn. Each bite is a harmonious blend of zesty lime and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
- Fresh Corn: 4 ears, husked and kernels removed
- Red Bell Pepper: 1, diced
- Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- Red Onion: 1/2 small, finely chopped
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime Juice: 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. The kernels should be bright yellow.
- Drain the corn and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just keep it refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: boiling/mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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