Summer Corn Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing summer corn salad recipe, perfect for barbecues or a light lunch. Sweet corn kernels are tossed with juicy tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing.
Servings: 4
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.