Description
This fresh Summer Corn Salad is a vibrant and healthy side dish featuring sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, and warm-weather meals, it’s easy to prepare and full of refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears corn), cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked and cooled corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together to evenly coat all the ingredients with the zesty lime dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop for the best taste experience.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish for warm-weather meals and barbecues.
Notes
- Using grilled corn instead of boiled or raw adds a pleasant smoky flavor to the salad.
- Fresh avocado can be diced and added just before serving to add creaminess and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
