Refreshing Corn Salad
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this delightful Corn Salad! Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats like chicken, steak, or salmon. Whether served as a side at barbecues or enjoyed on its own at picnics, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that brings joy to any table. With easy preparation and versatile ingredients, it’s the perfect addition to your warm-weather meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ears of fresh corn (shucked; yields about 4 cups)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Boil a large pot of water and have an ice water bowl ready. Cook corn for 2-3 minutes until crisp.
- Transfer cooked corn to the ice water bath for a few minutes to stop cooking. Drain well.
- Cut kernels from cooled corn and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, parsley, and basil.
- Whisk dressing again before pouring it over the salad mixture. Toss well to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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