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Thanksgiving Sweet Corn Salad

The Best Thanksgiving Sweet Corn Salad to Brighten Your Feast

Thanksgiving Sweet Corn Salad is a vibrant and delicious side dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4-5 ears Fresh Corn Kernels Shucked
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Minced
  • 1 medium Avocado Cubed
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese Crumble sparingly

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Shuck Corn: With a sharp knife, slice kernels off 4–5 fresh ears into a large bowl until juicy, golden kernels tumble free.
  2. Chop Veggies: Finely dice cherry tomatoes, red onion, and colorful bell peppers.
  3. Add Herbs: Roughly chop fresh cilantro and gently stir into the bowl with corn and veggies.
  4. Whisk Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Toss Salad: Pour the zesty dressing over the corn mixture and gently toss together.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal enjoyment, prepare the salad just before serving to maintain its freshness.

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