Corn and Green Bean Salad with Lime
A warm, flavorful Corn and Green Bean Salad brightened with a simple dressing of lime juice and soy sauce. A great vegan side dish or meal!
Servings: 4 people (as a side)
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (28 grams)
- 1 small onion (3-4 ounces; very finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 16 ounces corn (455 grams) (frozen, unthawed corn works great)
- 12 ounces sliced green beans (320 grams) (frozen, unthawed green beans work great)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved or diced) (about half of a carton)
- basil or cilantro (optional; to garnish)
Dressing
- 4 tablespoons lime juice (60 grams)
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (22 grams)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (8 grams)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large (cast iron) skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
- Add corn. Cook for about 4 minutes; don't stir if you want them to brown. That said, stir if necessary.
- Stir in green beans. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Dish salad into a serving plate or bowl. Top with tomatoes. Pour dressing over the vegetables. Serve garnished with basil or cilantro if desired.
Notes
I always cook this using frozen vegetables without thawing them.
This recipe is adapted from the Charred Corn Salad in Smitten Kitchen Every Day. I've opted to use frozen instead of fresh vegetables to make it perfect for weeknight dinners, even in winter. You can use fresh corn and green beans, if you'd prefer.
If you don't have fresh tomatoes, skip them entirely. You can also skip the garnish.
Bottled lime juice is fine in this; you're using it for acidity. I use lower sodium soy sauce.
Adapted from Smitten Kitchen Every Day
Calorie count calculated in MyNetDiary, and is an estimate only.
Updated slightly July 27, 2025.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal
