Description
Corn Salad is a fresh and colorful summer side dish made with sweet corn, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright homemade dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and weeknight dinners. Packed with vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, it is a refreshing dish everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 5 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears) or frozen corn, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Additions
- Jalapeño slices
- Black beans
- Grilled chicken
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Fresh basil
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Cook fresh corn until tender or lightly grill it for extra smoky flavor. Let cool and remove kernels from the cob.
- Chop the vegetables: Dice peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, herbs, and avocado.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add corn, vegetables, herbs, and cheese to a large bowl.
- Add dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs, extra lime, or cheese before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, grill the corn before mixing the salad. Add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh. This salad can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: corn salad, summer corn salad, fresh summer side dish, bbq salad, picnic recipe, easy corn recipe
