Easy Corn Salad

Bright, fresh, and incredibly simple, this Easy Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Packed with sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this vibrant salad is tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing for a light and refreshing flavor. Fresh cilantro adds a pop of herby brightness, making each bite irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish. Serve it immediately for a crisp bite or refrigerate for up to two hours to enhance the flavors—either way, it’s a guaranteed hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the sweet corn kernels. If using fresh corn, boil for 2-3 minutes, then cool before adding to the bowl.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber into small pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	929.6 grams (929.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	705

Total Fat 34.20g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.30g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1260mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 104.10g	38%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 36.40g
Protein 16.90g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1931mg	41%

*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: 38.9%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 52.6%