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Fresh and Zesty Corn Salad

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A quick and easy 5-minute summer side dish featuring fresh corn, bell peppers, jalapeño, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears) or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 cup red and yellow bell peppers, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or fresh parsley as substitute)
  • Juice of 2 medium limes (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup diced avocado
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. Shuck the corn ears and remove all silk. Using a sharp knife, slice the kernels off the cob to yield about 3 cups (450 grams). If using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry.
  2. Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small, even 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the jalapeño finely, removing seeds unless more heat is desired. Chop the red onion finely.
  3. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves (about 1/4 cup) and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and honey until combined and slightly emulsified. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly. Fold in avocado or cotija cheese if using.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately for a crisp salad or chill for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld. Cover if chilling.

Notes

For best texture, chop ingredients uniformly. To add smoky flavor, char corn on grill before cutting kernels. Adjust jalapeño heat gradually and rinse seeds if too spicy. Salad is best eaten fresh or within 24 hours. Store dressing separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: corn salad, summer side dish, fresh corn, zesty salad, quick salad, easy recipe, healthy side, lime dressing, jalapeño, bell peppers

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