New England Corn Salad

This New England Corn Salad combines fresh corn, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a delightful vegan dish. It's perfect for a summer barbecue or as a light side to any meal.

Ingredients

• Fresh corn kernels - 2 cups
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Cucumber - 1/2, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large pot of boiling water, add the fresh corn kernels and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. While the corn is cooling, prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 26 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, which aids digestion.

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