Sweet Corn Salad
Sweet corn salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that evokes the spirit of summer with its colorful ingredients and delicious flavors. Featuring sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty lime dressing, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a delightful side for any meal. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this dish is sure to impress family and friends. Dive into the joy of cooking with this simple yet satisfying recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Side
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels removed
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (about 1 medium pepper)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped (about 1 small onion)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Shuck the sweet corn and remove all husks and silk strands.
- 2. Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
- 3. Mince the fresh cilantro leaves.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 5. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, diced veggies, minced cilantro, and dressing; stir until well coated.
- 6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg