Spicy Thai Corn Salad

Thai salads are famous for combining sweet, spicy, sour, and savory flavors into one refreshing dish.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes create a crisp, colorful base.
Fresh herbs, garlic, chili, and lime juice bring vibrant flavors without heaviness.
Crunchy peanuts add the perfect finishing touch, making this salad ideal for warm days, picnics, or as a flavorful side dish.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Spicy Thai Corn Salad

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Make this spicy Thai corn salad in just 20 minutes with sweet corn, tomatoes, fresh herbs, peanuts, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer meals, barbecues, or a refreshing vegetarian side dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 144

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups sweet corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1-2 Thai chilies finely sliced (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
• Salt to taste

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. If using fresh or frozen corn, cook it for 3-5 minutes until tender, then let it cool.
2. Place the corn in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and sliced Thai chilies.
4. Stir in the chopped cilantro and mint.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad.
7. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
8. Fold in most of the chopped peanuts, reserving a few for garnish.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if needed.
10. Sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 466mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh corn provides the sweetest flavor, but frozen corn works just as well.
Remove the seeds from the Thai chilies for a milder salad.
Add diced cucumber, shredded carrots, or sliced mango for extra freshness.
Serve with grilled tofu, sticky rice, or lettuce cups for a complete meal.

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