Description
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this corn salad is a summer essential. Featuring sweet fresh corn, crunchy veggies, and zesty lime, it’s perfect for barbecues or casual picnics. Each bite brings a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will make your gatherings unforgettable. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal ingredients, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Husk the corn and remove the silk. Rinse under cool water and cut the kernels off the cob.
- Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small pieces for uniformity.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped veggies and squeeze fresh lime juice over them.
- Add sweet corn kernels, cilantro, salt, pepper, and olive oil; toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg