Blueberry Corn Salad With Honey-Lime Dressing
This blueberry corn salad’s sweet and savory honey-lime dressing gives a burst of fresh flavors to your taste buds, and it goes well with just about any grilled meat.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours
Recipe Created By: Charlyn Fargo
Featured In: Illinois Farm Bureau Partners
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours
Recipe Created By: Charlyn Fargo
Featured In: Illinois Farm Bureau Partners
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 small cucumber
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add corn to boiling water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Cut corn from the cob and let cool.
- Combine corn, blueberries, cucumber, cilantro, onion and jalapeño pepper in a large bowl with a lid.
- To make dressing, in a screw-top jar, mix lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, salt and pepper. Shake well.
- Add honey-lime dressing to corn mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories – 136, Fat –5.3g, Dietary Fiber – 2.8g, Protein – 2.6g, Vitamin C – 18%, Iron – 13%.
**Nutrition information is calculated using an online calorie calculator. Variations may exist. Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Tips & Notes
Serve this corn salad as an appetizer, side dish or even a topping for grilled chicken or pork.