Irresistible Corn Salad Recipe for Summer BBQs & Picnics Recipe
This irresistible corn salad is the perfect dish for summer BBQs and picnics. It’s a refreshing and flavorful combination of fresh sweet corn, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Corn Salad:
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 3 medium ears)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and remove the kernels: Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels off the cob.
- Chop the vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the corn, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Corn Salad, Summer BBQ, Picnic Recipe, Fresh Corn Salad
