Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Corn , Cilantro, and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing




This is one of my favorite no-lettuce summer salads. It's crunchy, sweet, and full of flavor. The combination of cucumber, corn, red onion and pitted whole black olives makes a colorful presentation and is so easy to make.

Seasonal Local Produce
The farmer's markets are overflowing with fresh sweet tender corn right now. It's a perfect time to make salads using uncooked crunchy corn kernels cut right off the cob.

Uncooked Corn Tastes Great
There is no need to cook corn. I cut the kernels right off the cob ( uncooked) and eat them raw.  The tender milky kernels are sweet, crunchy and delicious making them a welcome addition to any salad.



One of my favorite no lettuce summer salads is my corn and Jersey tomato salad (recipe link)  which uses ripe Jersey summer tomatoes, fresh corn, red onion, and summer basil. 

This time I wanted to mix it up a little and create a new salad using corn.

I decided to use crisp Kirby cucumbers, cilantro, and fresh corn kernels tossed in a creamy citrus dressing. I was pleased with the combination 

** Please note: If you don't like cilantro, substitute parsley.




The key ingredients in this salad are corn, cilantro, and cucumber - all starting with the letter "C" !! I could have named this recipe the Triple C Salad, but I the addition of  whole black olives and chopped red onion broke the pattern. 



This combination of ingredients makes a beautiful presentation, and I love the contrast of the colors and flavors. 



So if you are looking for additional ways to enjoy summer corn, this light vegan salad might be just what you are looking for. It's just another way to enjoy summer corn and without heating up the house.



                              I made a video demonstrating the making of the salad



Personally, this is one of the salads that I served at my Rosh Hashanah holiday table this year.


Author: Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: none
Serves: 4

Ingredients: 
3 medium kirby cucumbers, peeled and diced
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro (or parsley)
2 ears of fresh summer corn, with kernels sliced off
1/2 cup of chopped red onion
1/2 cup of pitted whole black olives

Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large salad bowl.
Toss with the creamy lime dressing

Creamy Lime Dressing Ingredients: 
Juice of 1 large lime
Cracked Pepper
Himalayan Salt
1/2 Avocado
1 Tablespoon water
Optional: 1/4 red onion

Directions for dressing;
Whiz all ingredients together in a blender until smooth

Enjoy this creamy dressing over the salad!

My Notes:
1. This interesting salad tastes good with the creamy lime dressing, or if you have no time to make a dressing, it can be dressed with just freshly squeezed lime juice.
2. Add sliced avocado to the salad if you are going to omit the creamy avocado dressing.
3. Optional: add chopped celery to this salad- another "C" word to the salad!! (cucumber, corn, cilantro, celery)



Recipe shared on Souper Sunday at Kahakai Kitchen and on 








24 comments:

  1. This looks delicious!!!! Thanks so much for posting. I love getting new salad ideas and the dressing looks delicious and easy.

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    1. Wendy,
      I always appreciate your comments. Hope you do get to try my new salad idea. It was even better the 2nd day after sitting in the lime juice

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  2. This looks sooooo delicious. You just solved my dilemma of what to have for dinner tonight!

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    1. You will not be disappointed! Make a lot- everyone will love it.

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  3. Simple and delicious! My favorite combo, Judee.

    Shirley

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    1. Shirley,
      Yes , it is one of those recipes that is simple but healthy and delicious

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  4. Wendy,
    The salad dressing is so delicious as is the salad. Hope you like it

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  5. Fresh, crunchy and so delicious! I love that zingy lime dressing.

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  6. This recipe comes at a good time for me. I had so much corn in the fridge and just this morning cut it off the cob to freeze. I like the sound of this recipe!

    Thank you very much for your kind words on my blog regarding the storm. We are incredibly fortunate and survived hurricane Irma just fine. My family is well and I couldn't ask for more. Sadly it's devastating in south Florida. But I wanted to thank you for keeping us in your thoughts.

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    1. Glad you are fine after the storm and thanks for your comment . It's always good to have some extra ideas of how to use up summer produce.

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  7. I just pinned your salad it looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,we are so happy to have you join us. Have a wonderful week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. thank you Miz Helen- I always appreciate it when someone pins my recipes.

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  8. This is a great way to help use up some of the vegetables I have on hand right now. I can't wait to make this for supper.

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    1. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to substitute vegetables

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  9. Yum! Some of my favorite ingredients are in this salad and I especially love the crunch and the sound of that lime dressing. Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays this week. ;-)

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    1. Yes Deb,
      The lime dressings or just plain lime juice accentuates the taste of this simple corn salad

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  10. Sounds like the perfect summer recipe! I love all the flavors.

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  11. That is perfect for this hot weather! I love corn so, works for me!

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  12. I love corn, but I would be leaving out the olives I'm afraid

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  13. There's nothing like fresh summer corn - Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe at the What's for Dinner party!

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  14. Wonderful harvest! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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  15. Looks so fresh and crisp. Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! i hope you come party with us this week :) PINNED

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  16. Congratulations!
    We have enjoyed featuring your awesome post at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us!
    Miz Helen

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