Ingredients
– 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4-5 ears of corn, or 1 bag of frozen corn)
– 1 large red bell pepper, diced
– 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
– ½ red onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Creating your Corn Salad with Bell Pepper is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cobs. You can achieve this easily by standing the cob upright in a bowl and cutting downward with a sharp knife. If using frozen corn, thaw it under cold water and drain well.
2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
3. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced bell peppers, chopped onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
4. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the corn salad mixture. Toss gently to combine everything evenly.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
7. Chill (Optional): For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Following these steps will lead you to an absolutely delicious Corn Salad with Bell Pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 4g