Description
This Ultimate Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing summer side dish that bursts with bright flavors. Made with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and cilantro, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing, this salad is the perfect addition to any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Corn Salad:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to blend flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad is customizable with options like cotija cheese, avocado, or jalapeños.
- Grilled corn adds a smoky flavor to enhance the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
