Description
Fresh Corn Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that embodies the essence of summer dining. This easy-to-make salad features sweet, grilled corn paired with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. With its burst of colors and flavors, this salad not only impresses guests but also keeps your meals light and nutritious. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that’s both versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn (shucked)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 English cucumber (sliced and quartered)
- ½ medium red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, basil)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush corn with olive oil and grill for 8 to 10 minutes until charred. Remove from heat.
- Once cool, shave kernels off the corn cobs using a large knife.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients. If desired, top with crumbled feta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg