Description
Easy Corn Salad with Simple Dressing is a fresh, vibrant, and nutritious salad combining sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, straightforward dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side for barbecues, or a healthy addition to any meal year-round.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (grilled, boiled, or raw)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Remove the kernels from the cob if using fresh corn. You may grill or boil the corn first for a smoky or tender texture, or use raw kernels for a fresh, crunchy bite.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces of roughly equal size for uniform texture and ease of eating.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Combine All Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the corn, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs. Pour the simple dressing over the salad and mix until everything is evenly coated. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the dressing to meld with the fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Use fresh corn in season for the best flavor compared to frozen or canned.
- Adjust lemon or lime juice to taste to balance tartness.
- Start with less dressing and add more if needed to keep the salad light and refreshing.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor blending.
- Add crunchy elements like toasted nuts or seeds for texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if grilling or boiling corn)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook (optional grilling or boiling for corn)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: corn salad, easy salad recipe, summer salad, fresh vegetables, healthy salad, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan