Ingredients
– 4 cups fresh corn (or 2 cans of corn, drained)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
– 1 small red onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating an amazing corn salad is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, cook it in boiling water for 5 minutes until tender. Drain and let it cool. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
2. Chop the Vegetables: While the corn cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, and chopped herbs.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
6. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
7. Chill (Optional): For best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible corn salad effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 4g