Corn & raw mango salad is a refreshing summer salad recipe made with fresh sweet corn, tangy raw mango along with vegetables, herbs, and spices.
This is a vegan, gluten-free, beginner-friendly, healthy and nutritious salad recipe.
Summers are here and so are the summery salads with their vibrant colours.
For me, summer is the best time of the year to indulge in refreshing salads. Corn & raw mango salad is one such recipe that we often make during summer.
About Corn & Raw Mango Salad
Summer is here and so are the fresh, hard, tangy raw mangoes!
Making corn and raw mango salad is like a summer tradition in our house.
The sweetness of corn & tanginess of raw mangoes blend very well with rustic Indian spices and balance the flavour of this whole dish beautifully.
This Corn & raw mango salad is an easy, tasty and healthy summer salad. Vegetables such as red onion, tomatoes and cucumbers are added to this recipe which gives a nice crunch to this dish.
You can easily tweak this recipe by adding vegetables of your choice too.
Many times I just add the two main ingredients corn and raw mango along with the spices for a quick snack.
At home, we make this salad with different versions of dressing like vinegarette dressing, mayo, or with some flavourful Indian spices.
Salads like these are best for brunch or as a light meal/snack or as a side dish for heavy meals. It goes very well with grilled dishes and soups.
This salad makes a great option for kitty parties, and cocktail parties and is best to carry for picnics and road trips too.
This juicy corn & raw mango salad is super easy to make and tastes incredibly delicious. This instant salad is light on the stomach and filling too.
This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat veggies.
I have used fresh sweet corn kernels in making this salad recipe, you can use canned corn too. But I would highly recommend using fresh ones. They taste best and are juicy.
For vegetables, you can use carrots, capsicum, cucumber, onions, spring onions, and lettuce which gives a nice crunch to this salad.
Ingredients
Sweet corn โ We will need 2 cups of boiled sweet corn kernels.
Raw Mangoes (Kairi) โ Raw mangoes give that nice tanginess to this summer salad and enhance the taste of this dish.
Vegetables โ I have used cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes.
Herbs & Spices โ We will need some basic Indian spices such as garam masala, cumin powder, red chilli powder and cilantro (coriander leaves).
Lemon Juice โ Though we are using kairi (raw mangoes) we will need a teaspoon of lemon juice for that extra zing.
Seasoning โ We will use black pepper powder and salt to season this salad.
Variations
You can easily tweak this salad by adding vegetables of your choice.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this as a snack or a one-dish meal. You can serve chilled too.
Storage Options
This salad is best served immediately but in case you are left with excess store it in the refrigerator. It will stay good for 1-2 days.
Related Recipes
More Summer Recipes
Mango Mastani (Mango Milkshake), Mango Lassi (Indian Mango Smoothie), Nimbu Shikanji (Indian Lemonade)
How To Make Raw Mango & Corn Salad
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Recipe Card
Corn And Raw Mango Salad
Ingredientsย ย
- 2 cups Boiled Corns
- 1 cup Raw Mangoes (kairi), peeled & finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tomatoes, de-seeded & finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds Powder (jeera powder)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly crushed Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Cilantro)
- Salt to taste
Instructionsย
To Cook Sweet Corns
- Add sufficient water in a large pan and bring it to a boil.
- Add the sweet corn kernel. Let the corn kernels boil for about 15-20 minutes till they are cooked.
- Once cooked, drain the water and keep them aside. (If using frozen corn just cook for 5 minutes, as they are already half-cooked).
Making The Salad
- In a big mixing bowl add the cooked corn kernels along with raw mango, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes (deseeded).
- Add garam masala powder, cumin seed powder, red chilli powder. Mix well.
- Add salt and freshly crushed black pepper.
- Add fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) and lemon juice.
- Toss the salad well so that all the spices and seasoning coat the corns and veggies evenly.
- Delicious corn & raw mango salad is ready,
- Serve immediately.
More Dressing Options
- Option 1: In a bowl, add a tablespoon of honey & lemon juice. Add minced garlic and add this dressing to the salad.
- Option 2: You can make the dressing using extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice & minced garlic.
- You may also add mint leaves for that refreshing taste.
