Description
Chili lime corn summer salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for warm days. Bursting with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress at any gathering. Serve it as a side dish or a light main course, and enjoy the delightful crunch and explosion of flavors that will keep your taste buds dancing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply relaxing on the porch, this colorful salad embodies the essence of summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck the corn and cut the kernels off the cobs. Boil or grill briefly until tender.
- Chop Your Veggies: While cooling, halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Add Flavor: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
- Let It Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg