Description
This Summer Corn Salad is a vibrant mix of sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant herbs, all brought together with a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch, this dish captures the essence of sunny days and joyful moments. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s an ideal addition to barbecues or picnics that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Husk the corn and remove the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife.
- Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, diced bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg