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Sweet Corn and Peanut Salad

A crisp West African salad combining sweet corn kernels with crunchy roasted peanuts, fresh cucumber, and spicy chili in a bright citrus dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

West AfricanSaladNo-CookVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels, drained
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tsp red chili, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Add 3 cups drained sweet corn kernels, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1 cup diced plum tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, and 1 tsp minced red chili to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Toss the ingredients thoroughly to coat with the dressing.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts right before serving to maintain crispness.

Questions

How long does Sweet Corn and Peanut Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Sweet Corn and Peanut Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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