Fresh Corn Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with summer flavors, this Fresh Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for any warm-weather gathering. Featuring sweet, blanched corn kernels combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad delivers a medley of textures and colors in every bite. Fresh cilantro adds a fragrant herbal note, while a zesty lime and olive oil dressing ties everything together with a tangy finish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light, refreshing snack. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian dish that’s sure to impress! Keywords: fresh corn salad, summer side dish, healthy salad recipe, gluten-free salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Begin by boiling a pot of water. Add the corn kernels and blanch them for 3 minutes. Strain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small, even cubes for uniformity.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Chop the cilantro finely to incorporate it evenly into the salad.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched corn, diced bell pepper, cucumber, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss everything together gently until well combined.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1212.6 grams (1212.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1024

Total Fat 50.10g	64%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1293mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 143.30g	52%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 52.30g
Protein 24.10g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 2672mg	57%

*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: 40.2%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 51.2%