Description
Summertime Corn Salad is a light, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, zesty lime, and a touch of heat from jalapeño. It’s the perfect side for BBQs, picnics, or any warm-weather meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, toss again and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled meats, tacos, or sandwiches.
Notes
- Frozen or canned corn can be used in place of fresh—just thaw and drain well.
- Add diced avocado for a creamy twist.
- Use lemon juice instead of lime for a different citrus flavor.
- Make it ahead of time for better flavor and convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: corn salad, summer salad, picnic salad, fresh corn recipe, tomato corn salad, BBQ side, vegan salad, cilantro lime corn salad