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Corn Salad

Indian style corn salad recipe is an easy and tasty recipe of salad made with sweet corn, cucumber, onion and spices + herbs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 400 grams corn cobs or 2 medium sized corn cobs
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped or ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 small to medium cucumber, finely chopped or ⅓ to ½ cup finely chopped cucumber
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder or cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder or cumin powder (ground cumin)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) or ½ tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice, add as per taste
  • salt as required

Instructions

boiling corn
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  1. First steam or boil fresh 2 medium corn cobs till the kernels are tender. You can steam them in a pressure cooker, steamer or Instant pot or electric cooker. 
  2. I cooked them in a pressure cooker in 1.5 cups water for 5 whistles. You can also cook them in a pan. Add the corn cobs and water in a pan. Cover and cook till the corn kernels become tender. Add more water if required while cooking.
  3. Let the corn cobs become warm or cool down. Then carefully scrape off the corn kernels with a knife.
making corn salad
  1. Add the corn kernels in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add finely chopped onion, finely chopped cucumber and chopped coriander or chopped parsley.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp red chilli powder or cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder.
  4. Now add lemon juice. Add lemon juice as per your taste preferences. Sometimes I also add 1 to 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. If you want you can add extra virgin olive oil too.
  5. Mix and toss everything very well.
  6. Serve sweet corn salad immediately. Or you can chill in the fridge and serve later.

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily scaled as per your requirements.
  • You can also use tinned/canned corn.
  • You can also opt to add steamed or boiled veggies like green peas, potatoes, broccoli, sweet potatoes or blanched green beans.
  • You can also opt to add some finely grated bell peppers or raw grated carrots or beets.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 801mg (33%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 370IU (7%) Vitamin C 15.3mg (17%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 801mg 33%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 370IU 7%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 17%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.