Salad

This vibrant Italian-style salad brings a burst of fresh flavor to your table, perfect for warm summer days. Featuring sweet corn kernels, hearty beans, and crisp green onions, it offers a delightful mix of textures. The dressing combines zesty lime juice with aromatic Italian herbs, creating a bright and tangy profile that complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. It is an incredibly versatile dish that works beautifully as a light lunch, a picnic staple, or a refreshing side dish for grilled meats. Simple to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort for maximum taste.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 94.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Italian-style salad brings a burst of fresh flavor to your table, perfect for warm summer days. Featuring sweet corn kernels, hearty beans, and crisp green onions, it offers a delightful mix of textures. The dressing combines zesty lime juice with aromatic Italian herbs, creating a bright and tangy profile that complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. It is an incredibly versatile dish that works beautifully as a light lunch, a picnic staple, or a refreshing side dish for grilled meats. Simple to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort for maximum taste.

Ingredients

3 Green onions, coarsely
10 Minutes or until tender.

Directions

1
Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook corn in the boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain the corn and refresh under cold water to stop the cooking process.
4
Using a large, sharp knife, cut kernels from the cobs if using whole corn.
5
In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, beans, avocado, tomato, feta cheese, and chopped green onions.
6
Drizzle with the zesty Italian salad dressing and toss gently to coat.
7
Arrange the salad on a serving platter.
8
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 94.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

If using canned beans, ensure they are thoroughly rinsed and drained before adding to the salad.

Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Keywords: corn, bean, salad, italian, lime, green onion, vegan, side dish, summer, picnic, fresh, vegetable, healthy, quick, easy, dressing, refreshing, plant-based, grain-free, light

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