Description
Delicious and easy-to-make side dishes perfect for your Memorial Day celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh corn kernels (or 1 can of corn, drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado or black beans for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made a day in advance for easy preparation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: memorial day food side dishes, easy side dishes, summer side dishes, corn salad, healthy side dishes