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Summer Fresh Corn Salad

Summer Fresh Corn Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This vibrant salad features sweet, juicy corn, crunchy bell peppers, and a zesty lime dressing, making it an ideal addition to barbecues, picnics, or as a light meal. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy option for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn: If using fresh corn, shuck and remove the kernels from the cobs. If frozen, ensure it’s thawed.
  2. Dice the vegetables: Chop the red bell pepper and green onions into small pieces.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, diced bell pepper, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
  4. Whisk dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Mix everything: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
  6. Chill and serve: Let the salad sit in the fridge for about an hour before serving to enhance flavors. Serve chilled.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking involved
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: - For added protein, mix in black beans or chickpeas. - Consider adding diced avocado or crumbled feta cheese for extra creaminess. - Substitute cilantro with parsley if preferred.