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Cucumber Corn Salad

Fresh Cucumber Corn Salad: Your Go-To Summer Refreshment

This Cucumber Corn Salad is a refreshing side dish bursting with flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Melding Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Fresh corn is best in season.
  • 2 cups Cucumber English cucumbers are recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Diced.
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the corn cobs for 3-5 minutes until tender. Cut kernels off and set aside.
  2. Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and cilantro finely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet corn, cucumbers, and cilantro. Drizzle lime juice over mixture and mix gently.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, mixing again to incorporate seasoning.
  5. Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to meld flavors.
  6. Serve fresh alongside grilled meats or as a taco topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.

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