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Fresh Corn Salad with Bell Peppers and Zesty Lime Dressing

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A refreshing salad bursting with summer flavors, featuring sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ears fresh corn (or about 4 cups kernels)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn by shucking it. Slice the kernels off the cob or pour pre-cut corn into a bowl.
  2. Chop the red, yellow, and green bell peppers and the red onion. Toss them into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño (if using) to the bowl.
  4. Whip up the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and seasoning.
  5. Combine the dressing with the corn and pepper mixture, gently tossing until well coated.
  6. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and pumpkin or sunflower seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to your taste; for a heartier meal, add quinoa or shredded chicken.

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