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    Corn Salad

    Published: Jul 6, 2022 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This classic corn salad is all the flavors of summer in a bowl! It's full of fresh summer produce: crispy cucumbers, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes all tossed in a simple, light vinaigrette.

    Corn salad.

    About This Recipe

    It doesn't get any fresher than corn salad... This whole recipe will make you feel as if you've just gotten back from the farmer's market with the best produce of the season. It's bright, crisp, and so summer-y!

    This recipe is especially popular for parties, potlucks and barbecues because it can be made ahead of time and is easy to transport. You can make it for your next get-together or save it for when you need a quick side dish for a weeknight dinner.

    Corn salad ingredients.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here's a few popular ingredient additions and substitutions for this recipe:

    Corn: this recipe calls for fresh corn but any type of corn can be used: canned, frozen, or grilled.

    Tomatoes: grape or cherry tomatoes can be substituted.

    Cheese: instead of feta cheese you could swap chopped mozzarella.

    Vinegar: use your preferred type of vinegar: white, red wine, white wine, or apple cider vinegar are all tasty.

    Lemon juice: lime juice can be substituted or leave this out and add an additional tablespoon of vinegar.

    Honey: swap this out for your favorite sweetener like sugar, agave, etc. Add more or less depending on how sweet you want your salad.

    Tips for This Recipe

    Don't overcook your corn

    For this recipe you want your corn cooked and tender but not overcooked. It's better to slightly undercook the corn so that it's crisp, rather than overcooking it and ending up with a mushy salad.

    How to chop your vegetables:

    I like to finely dice my vegetables so that they are all a similar size as the corn, which gives this salad a nice crunchy texture.

    Also you can save time chopping and get perfectly even cuts by using a vegetable chopper (this one is my favorite)!

    Taste & season

    Once your salad is mixed, taste and season it to your own personal preferences. In addition to adjusting the salt and pepper you can add more honey for sweetness or vinegar/lemon for more acidity.

    Corn salad up close.

    How to Cook Corn on the Cobb

    Here's a quick step by step of how to cook your corn on the cob for corn salad. For this recipe you'll want 4 ears of corn.

    1. Shuck your corn by removing the leaves and silk tassels (the stringy parts).
    2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add your corn (use tongs if possible).
    3. Boil your corn for 3 - 5 minutes, until cooked. You'll know the corn is cooked when it's bright yellow and the kernels are tender instead of hard/firm.
    4. Remove the corn from the water by using tongs or by straining it.
    5. Let your corn cool before shaving off the kernels. You can also add your corn to an ice bath to cool it faster and help it stay crisp.
    Corn salad in white bowl with spoon.

    How to Serve Corn Salad

    This recipe is most popular as a side dish and it makes about 5 medium/large portions. It pairs well with classic barbecue or picnic dishes, from hot dogs and hamburgers to lighter proteins like grilled chicken, fish or shrimp.

    Corn salad can also be served as a light lunch. You could make it more hearty by adding ingredients like shredded chicken, shrimp, avocado, or black beans.

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days.

    Similar Recipes

    If you're craving more corn, these favorite recipes all showcase it too:

    • Cowboy Caviar
    • Corn Salsa
    • Southwest Chicken Salad
    • Or our collection of all side salads here: Browse All Side Salad Recipes

    If you try this recipe, I would love to hear your thoughts! Please leave a comment at the bottom of this page. And if you share a photo on social media, I'd love to see it! You can tag me on: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

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    Corn salad.

    Corn Salad


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This classic corn salad is all the flavors of summer in a bowl! It's full of fresh summer produce: crispy cucumbers, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes all tossed in a simple, light vinaigrette.


    Ingredients

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    • 4 ears of corn, shucked (about 3 cups corn)
    • 1 cup diced roma tomatoes (about 3 tomatoes)
    • 1 cup diced english cucumber (about 1 large cucumber)
    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • ⅓ cup crumbled feta
    • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

    Dressing:

    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Pinch of black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the corn and continue to gently boil for 3 - 5 minutes, until the corn is cooked. The kernels should turn tender and bright yellow. Remove the corn, let it cool and then cut off the kernels.
    2. Add all of the salad ingredients, including the corn to a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss to mix.
    3. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or honey (for sweetness) as desired.

    Notes

    • Corn: you can substitute canned, grilled, or frozen corn for this recipe. Just be sure to cook it properly first and use about 3 cups total.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Stovetop

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅕th of recipe
    • Calories: 244
    • Sugar: 8.2g
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Fat: 13.9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.2g
    • Carbohydrates: 29.2g
    • Fiber: 4.6g
    • Protein: 6.4g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg

    Keywords: corn, salad, feta, tomatoes, cucumber, summer, fresh, side salad

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