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Bright and colorful refreshing corn salad with lime dressing and feta cheese on a wooden table
Alyssa

Refreshing Corn Salad with Lime Dressing

This Refreshing Corn Salad with Lime Dressing is cooling and delicious on a warm summer day. Dive into this burst of color and enjoy!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 lime Juice of 1 lime
  • 350 grams corn see notes* for details
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 red pepper
  • A large handful herbs see notes* for details
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • cayenne (optional)
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Peel the red onion and finely slice. Add to a small bowl and add the juice of 1 lime on top.
  2. Wash the corn and add to a large salad bowl (see notes*) if you would like to use corn from the cob).
  3. Wash and cut both the cucumber and red pepper into small squares. Add to the salad bowl.
  4. Finally, wash and chop the herbs of choice and add them to the bowl.
  5. Add the cut red onion along with the juice from the lime.
  6. Add the additional lime juice, olive oil, salt, cayenne (if using), and pepper to the salad and mix well.
  7. Do a final taste test and adjust any seasonings.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for up to two hours in order to let the flavors develop. Serve with some crumbled feta cheese on top or protein option of choice.

Notes

See notes* for details on corn and herbs used.