Description
This Corn Salad Recipe is a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for summer barbecues. Made with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, it’s a light and colorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Corn Salad:
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears, or frozen/thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: If using fresh corn, boil for 3–4 minutes until tender. Drain, cool, and cut off the cob.
- Prepare Salad: Combine corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, herbs, and feta in a bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat, and chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill the corn before cutting off the kernels.
- Swap feta for cotija cheese for a Mexican-style twist.
- Pair with grilled meats or fish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling (or Grilling if preferred), Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
