Description
Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. This easy-to-make salad combines sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese to create a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light lunch. Bursting with colors and nutrients, this Corn Salad is not only delicious but also a healthy addition to any meal. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this delightful summer staple!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ears of fresh corn (shucked)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley and basil (to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing the salad.
- Boil water in a large pot. Add corn and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer immediately to ice water to cool.
- Cut kernels from the corn and place them in a large bowl. Add grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and basil.
- Pour the chilled dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg