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

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

  1. Add corn to boiling water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Cut corn from the cob and let cool.
  2. Combine corn, blueberries, cucumber, cilantro, onion and jalapeño pepper in a large bowl with a lid.
  3. To make dressing, in a screw-top jar, mix lime juice, oil, honey, cumin, salt and pepper. Shake well.
  4. 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.

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