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Summer Corn Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Summer Corn Salad You’ll Love

This vibrant Summer Corn Salad combines sweet corn, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs for a delightful, gluten-free side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a unique twist
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice Can be replaced with lime juice for a different tang
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave nectar is a great vegan substitute
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Parsley can be used if mint isn’t handy
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Omit if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives Green onions are a suitable replacement
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can be omitted for a milder profile
  • 1 pinch Salt Consider sea salt for a richer taste
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Can substitute with fresh corn cut from about 8 ears
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced canned tomatoes can replace fresh if needed
  • 1 cup Mini Cucumbers Use standard cucumbers after removing seeds to avoid sogginess
  • 1 cup Orange Bell Pepper Any bell pepper color works if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Soaking it in water tempers its flavor
  • Shaved Parmesan Optional; omit for a dairy-free dish

Equipment

  • mini food processor
  • Microwave
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mini food processor, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mint, basil, chives, garlic powder, and salt. Blend for about 30 seconds until the herbs are finely chopped and the dressing is well combined.
  2. Thaw frozen corn in microwave on low heat for 2-3 minutes until just defrosted and cool enough to handle.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled corn, halved cherry tomatoes, diced mini cucumbers, diced orange bell pepper, and finely diced red onion.
  4. Add the dressing from step 1 on top of the vegetables and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare dressing in advance and store in the refrigerator. Ensure corn is cooled before mixing to maintain crisp texture.

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