Fresh Summer Corn Salad with Lime Dressing
Fresh Summer Corn Salad with Lime Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful salad combines sweet, juicy corn with crisp cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together by a zesty lime dressing. It’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side dish at dinner. With its colorful presentation and fresh ingredients, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to be customized for any occasion, this summer salad is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 ears fresh corn (shucked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, cilantro or flat parsley)
Instructions
- Blanch the corn in boiling water for 6 minutes; then cool in ice water.
- Cut kernels from the corn cobs using a sharp knife.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, tomatoes, black beans, onion, and feta cheese.
- For the dressing, shake together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small jar until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and gently fold together.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg