Description
Crack Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for summer gatherings, offering an enticing crunch and zesty flavor that will delight your guests. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy as a side dish or a light meal, Crack Corn Salad is sure to become a favorite at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Boil husked corn in salted water for 5 minutes until tender. Cool and cut off kernels.
- Chop Veggies: Dice red bell pepper and cucumber; slice green onions.
- Mix Dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey/agave, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix corn with bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing.
- Toss: Gently mix until vegetables are coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg