Corn Salad
This refreshing Corn Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy snack. Bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors, this dish combines sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate side dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 large ears fresh corn
- 1 ½ cups diced bell pepper (red and green)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- ¾ cup fresh Cotija cheese
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ cup lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- For optimal freshness, prepare the dressing ahead of time by mixing all dressing ingredients in a sealed container and refrigerating.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Cut kernels off the cooled corn cobs and combine in a large bowl with remaining salad ingredients.
- Shake the dressing again before pouring over the salad; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 356mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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