Fresh Corn Salad
A refreshing salad made with sweet corn, lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs tossed in a light dressing. Perfect for summer meals.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Pot
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels boiled or steamed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp honey optional, for sweetness
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Boil or steam the corn kernels for 5 minutes until tender, then let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Add avocado or feta cheese for extra creaminess and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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