Description
A light and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for barbecues and picnics.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn until tender, then cut the kernels from the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh corn with frozen corn, just thaw it before using.
- Add diced avocado for extra creaminess and flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg