Blueberry Corn Salad
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4.7
Blueberry Corn Salad
Description
Blueberry Corn Salad brings together fresh corn kernels, ripe blueberries, cucumber pieces, chopped red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper for a lively combination of textures and flavors. The salad is tossed with a dressing made from olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. This dressing balances sweetness, acidity, and spice while complementing the fresh ingredients.
The salad highlights contrasts between the juicy bursts of blueberries, the crispness of corn and cucumber, and the sharp notes from onion and jalapeno. Cilantro adds a fresh herbaceous quality, while the lime juice brightens the overall taste. It is served chilled or at room temperature, making it a cooling option during warmer meals.
Optional variations include adding avocado for creaminess or crumbled feta or queso fresco for a salty element. While fresh corn is recommended for best flavor and texture, frozen corn may be used as a substitute if necessary. Those who prefer to avoid cilantro can swap it with basil for a different herbal note.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn 4 large ears sweet corn, kernels removed, fresh sweet
- 2 cups blueberries fresh
- 1 cucumber diced, seedless
- 1/3 cup onion red, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine corn, blueberries, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and stir until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Avocado or crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco can be added for extra richness and flavor.
- Fresh corn is best, but frozen corn is a workable substitute in this salad.
- If you dislike cilantro, substituting with fresh basil offers a pleasant alternative herb flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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