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Corn Salad

Corn Salad

Name: Corn Salad
Total time: 24 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 0.5 unit American Corn Whole; 0.5 teaspoons Salt; 1 glass Water; 0.5 unit Green Chillies; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 0.25 unit Capsicum Green-regular; 2 leafs Coriander Leaves; 1.5 units Spring Onion

Time20 Min

DifficultyEasy

Serves1

Ever feel like diving into a world full of flavours and tastes? Then a delicious bowl of Corn salad is the perfect dish to please your palates. Gone are the days when salads were simply a mixture of tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. Salads are now considered to be wholesome meals with tangy and sweet dressings and creative ingredients. One crazy-sounding yet healthy and delicious type of salad is ... the corn salad! Corn salads, being spicy and light, are an instant recipe that can be easily made when you are running out of time or when you are too lazy to cook something complex! The salad is popular all over the world and each country has its own unique variation and customization of corn salad recipes. Corn salads are considered to be an amazing breakfast recipe and are enjoyed by all corn lovers. Kids especially love corn salad with mayonnaise, and this can be a delightful breakfast option for them during the weekdays! Corn salad is one of the most beloved street foods in India and is an easy corn recipe that can be made at home. The corn salad recipe’s Indian variation bears a striking resemblance to the Mexican elite (Mexican street corn) but contains many authentic ingredients. Most ingredients used in corn salad recipes are available in the stores around you and most of them would already be present at your home. This instant recipe can be made in no time!

Ingredients

Fruits & Vegetables

American Corn Whole

0.5 unit

Capsicum Green-regular

0.25 unit

Spring Onion

1.5 units

Dry Grocery

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Other

Water

1 glass

Green Chillies

0.5 unit

Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon

Coriander Leaves

2 leafs

Directions

In a heavy bottom vessels bring Water to boil. Add Corn and Salt and boil till done.

Remove the corn to a plate and allow it to dry. Using a knife to cut off all the Kernels and remove the Cob. Keep the Kernels aside.

In a bowl, add blanched Corn, chopped Green Chilli, Salt, Lemon Juice, Green Pepper, chopped Coriander and Spring Onions. Mix well.

Remove to a serving bowl and keep aside.

Health benefits of Corn salad

There are many reasons why you should include this healthy dish in your diet. Corn is rich in carbs and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre. It also contains small amounts of fat and protein. The presence of plant compounds and antioxidants has a lot of benefits to the body. Corn has high amounts of zeaxanthin and lutein that may help in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, and eating it regularly may promote the health of the eyes. Corn has great amounts of fibres that help in lowering the risks of several serious diseases. Moreover, it can help in the promotion of healthy digestion and may protect the body against various gut issues. The high amount of starch in corn can spike the blood sugar levels and may increase weight gain. Corn has good amounts of antioxidants and vitamin C that helps prevent damages to the skin. Corn salad is a quick recipe that you can take out on road trips and picnics! Pair this with a glass of cold juice; you will have the perfect light, summer meal.