Sweet Corn Salad
Sweet Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Bursting with juicy sweetness from fresh corn and complemented by the crunch of red bell pepper and red onion, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simple family dinners. With its colorful presentation and zesty lime dressing, it promises to be a showstopper at any gathering. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this delightful salad can stand alone or pair well with a variety of main dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ears fresh sweet corn
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the sweet corn and rinse under cold water.
- Boil a large pot of water; add shucked corn and cook for 4-6 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Remove corn from water and let cool slightly; cut kernels off the cobs.
- Dice the red bell pepper and red onion, and chop cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg