Corn Salad Recipe
A refreshing and colorful corn salad made with sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing—perfect for summer picnics or barbecues.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try grilling the corn before cutting off the kernels.
- You can substitute lemon juice for lime juice if preferred.
- For a spicy kick, add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: corn salad, summer salad, vegan corn recipe, picnic side dish