Description
This refreshing corn salad is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer. Packed with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers, it’s a colorful and tasty side dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Corn Salad:
- 3 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill: Chill for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve: Top with crumbled feta if desired and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use grilled or charred corn.
- You can add diced avocado or black beans for a heartier salad.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
