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Refreshing Corn Salad with Cilantro and Lime

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A light, flavorful corn salad featuring fresh corn, cilantro, and lime juice, perfect for summer picnics and BBQs. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet corn with zesty lime and aromatic herbs for a refreshing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 ears of fresh corn, husked and kernels removed (about 3 cups / 450g)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (stems removed)
  • Juice of 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn by husking the ears and slicing downwards with a sharp knife to remove kernels. Collect about 3 cups (450g) of fresh kernels.
  2. Finely dice the red bell pepper and red onion. Soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well. Mince the jalapeño if using, removing seeds.
  3. Roughly chop about 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, discarding thick stems.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and honey or agave nectar (if using) until combined and slightly emulsified.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, diced bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to coat evenly without mashing the corn.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use fresh, sweet corn for best flavor and texture. Soaking the onion in cold water reduces its sharpness. Avoid overmixing to prevent breaking corn kernels. Chill salad before serving to enhance flavor. Optional ingredients like honey mellow lime’s tartness. Variations include adding avocado, cheese, or grilling corn for smoky flavor.

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Keywords: corn salad, cilantro, lime, summer salad, picnic recipe, easy salad, fresh corn, vegan salad, gluten-free

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