Coin-Heaped Corn Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A vibrant corn salad with a golden honey-lime dressing, garnished with edible gold dust to mimic Mario's coins. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Corn kernels, Cherry tomatoes, Red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, fresh or frozen Corn kernels
• 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
• 1/2 cup, diced Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon, crumbled Edible gold leaf

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Thaw frozen corn in a colander under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon honey until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups corn kernels, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup diced cucumber to the bowl. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated with dressing.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 teaspoon crumbled edible gold leaf. Gently fold to distribute gold leaf without tearing.
5. Step 5: Chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold with extra gold leaf for garnish.