Fresh Corn and Radish Salad

bowl of corn and radish salad

Serves: 6

Fruits and Vegetables: 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

4 ears of corn, raw

2 green onions, chopped

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (use gloves when handling hot pepper)

¾ cup radishes, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Salt and pepper, dash

Directions

  1. Wash and prepare fresh vegetables and herbs.
  2. Remove corn kernels from cob.
  3. Mix corn, green onions, and jalapeño pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  4. Add lime juice and olive oil and toss gently.
  5. Add radishes and cilantro before serving.

Tips

  • Add beans such as black beans for added protein and fiber.
  • Serve along with quesadillas or on top of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts 

Serving size: about 1 cup; Calories: 150; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Fiber: 2 g; Fat: 8 g; Saturated fat: 1.5 g; Sodium: 45 mg

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