Easy Summery Corn Salad

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Crunchy Summer Corn Salad Recipe: A Quick, Delicious and Inviting Salad with Tons of Colors, Texture, and Flavors!

A refreshing, bright and colorful summer salad with a good pile of sweet and juicy corn and a mixture of freshly chopped vegetables. Drizzled with a simple tangy olive oil and lime dressing to enhance the flavors.

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Why you’ll like this corn salad recipe?

It’s incredibly quick and easy: I love how easy and simple this salad recipe is. You can quickly chop all veggies, throw in a bowl, mix with olive oil and lime then Voila! You’ll end up with a nice refreshing, inviting, and lively summer salad.
It’s very nutritious: This salad is composed of healthy fresh ingredients with the star ingredient being corn. The latter has great health benefits. It’s packed with fiber, Vitamin C and minerals. Including a fresh vegetable salad to your diet is a great thing; as it’s rich in fiber, it can help lower cholesterol and fix digestion issues.
It’s great for weight loss: This corn salad is low fat, it has no mayo or heavy sauces; it’s mixed in a simple, light, and healthy dressing which makes it great for weight loss, a healthy low carb low fat a diet, or a plant based diet.
It’s a refreshing side dish: This salad is made with fresh colorful ingredients, it’s a cold salad which makes it very satisfying for summer time.

Ingredients Needed:

Sweet corn
Cherry tomatoes (sliced)
Green pepper (diced)
½ cup red onions (sliced)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/3 fresh chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper

How to make Cucumber and Carrot Salad?

Add the sweet corn, sliced cherry tomatoes, diced green pepper, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro to a medium glass bowl.

Season with salt and pepper, then add olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine well.

Cover the salad bowl with a plastic wrap and let it set in the fridge for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!

A Fresh and Tasty Corn Salad Recipe– A Refreshing, Bright and Crunchy Salad with a Simple Vinaigrette!
On the cob or off the cob, corn has always been one of my favorite vegetable as a kid (it’s also considered a whole grain). During summer, corn was always part of every BBQ and outdoor lunch at our house. My father used to prepare sweet, juicy and crunchy grilled corn with a nice smoky char; up to this day, the smell and taste bring so many happy childhood memories. It’s for this exact reason that I try to incorporate corn into every outdoor summer meal; a picnic, a Sunday barbecue, a casual family brunch or a friends get together.

Helpful Tips and Variations:

Which corn should I use? I prefer to boil fresh sweet corn on the cob, then slice off the cob, but you can use frozen corn if you like.
Which vegetables can I add to this salad? You can any vegetables you prefer. I personal like to add sliced cucumber, red peppers, yellow peppers, carrots, thinly sliced radish, or sliced avocado.
How can I replace the red onions? You can use shallots. They’re a bit similar to red onions with a nice garlicky taste. You can also swap for white onion, yellow onion, leeks, chives, finely chopped scallions or spring onions.
How can I modify the dressing? To keep things on the healthy side. You can use a creamy avocado bomb sauce; it’s smooth, light, and makes a flavorful and healthy salad dressing. You can also use mayo, plain Greek yogurt, sour cream or
Which other mix-ins can I add? This corn salad is already crunchy as it is, but for an extra added crunch and protein, you can add your favorite crushed nuts and seeds. I love adding crushed walnuts and sunflower seeds to my fresh summery salads.
Can I add protein to this corn salad? For sure! You can add chopped boiled eggs, tuna, grilled chicken, baked or raw salmon. If you have any roasted or grilled chicken leftovers, chop up and add to the mix.
How can I store leftovers? Put your salad leftovers in an airtight container. I usually prefer to store salads in sealed salad bowl or a tightly sealed mason jars. Place the chosen container in the fridge, it will keep delicious for up to 5 whole days.

How can I serve this Light Corn Summer Salad?

You can serve this corn salad as a tasty meatless lunch on a hot summer day, it’s light yet very filling. You can also serve it as a side dish next to all kinds of grilled meat, fish or seafood; it pairs well with different kinds of meals.
Sprinkle your salad bowl with nuts and seeds, garnish with parsley or cilantro leaves and enjoy at every family weekend lunch, dinner or cookout.