Description
Seasonal sunshine radiates through this summer corn salad, blending sweet kernels with crisp vegetables and zesty herbs. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a light, refreshing dish that promises cool comfort on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (710 ml) fresh corn
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup (150 g) cucumber
Complementary Vegetables:
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/4 red onion
Herbs and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese or cotija cheese
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Enhance corn’s natural sweetness by gently sautéing kernels in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, creating a caramelized flavor profile. Allow corn to cool completely.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking together zesty lime juice, golden honey, robust Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and seasoning with salt and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Create a colorful base in a spacious mixing bowl by combining freshly prepared corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, vibrant red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, and fragrant cilantro.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable medley, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is evenly coated with the tangy vinaigrette.
- Delicately incorporate crumbled feta cheese and creamy avocado cubes into the salad, folding gently to prevent breaking the soft ingredients.
- Refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify. Serve chilled or at ambient temperature for maximum freshness and taste.
Notes
- Maximize corn’s natural sweetness by briefly sautéing fresh kernels, creating a deeper, caramelized flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Customize the salad for dietary needs by swapping feta with plant-based cheese alternatives or omitting for a vegan version.
- Enhance texture and prevent sogginess by adding avocado and soft ingredients just before serving to maintain crispness and prevent wilting.
- Adjust dressing intensity by gradually adding lime juice and honey, allowing you to balance tanginess and sweetness according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 181 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg