P.J.’s Fresh Corn Salad

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 16

P.J.'s Fresh Corn Salad - A healthy and delicious way to enjoy fresh summer produce

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

162

Sugar

11g

Fat

P.J.'s Fresh Corn Salad is a great way to enjoy a variety of fresh summer produce. The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and flavorful bell peppers make this dish a tasty and healthy choice. Whether you're looking for a side dish for your next BBQ or a light and refreshing lunch option, this salad is sure to satisfy. Best of all, it's simple to make and can be easily customized based on your preferences!

Instructions

1.	Begin by husking and cleaning the corn.
2.	Place the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
3.	Remove the corn from the pot and set aside until it has cooled enough to handle.
4.	Cut the kernels off the cobs and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
5.	Add the chopped tomato, zucchini, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper to the bowl.
6.	Drizzle Italian-style salad dressing over the vegetables and toss the ingredients until they are well combined.
7.	Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

P.
J.
‘s Fresh Corn Salad is a great way to incorporate fresh, healthy produce into your diet.

The combination of vegetables in this salad provides a variety of vitamins and minerals.

The Italian-style dressing adds a burst of flavor to the dish without adding unhealthy ingredients.

CONS

Corn is a relatively high-carb vegetable, so people following a low-carb diet may want to limit their intake of this salad.

Some people may be allergic to some of the ingredients in this dish, such as tomatoes or cucumbers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corn is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It contains antioxidants and may help support eye health and lower cholesterol levels in the body.
The other vegetables in this dish, such as red bell pepper and zucchini, contain additional vitamins and minerals that support healthy bodily functions.
The Italian-style dressing used in this dish may also contain healthy fats, such as olive oil.

	8 ears fresh corn
	1 tomato , chopped
	1 zucchini , chopped
	1 cucumber , peeled and chopped
	1 red onion , chopped
	1 red bell pepper , chopped
	1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing