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    Corn Salad

    Published: Jul 15, 2018 · Modified: May 15, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Corn Salad is a summertime classic. Made with fresh corn off the cob, herbs, vegetables and a light dressing. Great as a side dish or even as a topper for hot dogs. 

    Corn Salad

    Corn salad is one of my favorite things to make after a trip to the farmer’s market. It is the perfect way to use the fresh corn, veggies and herbs I pick up on my Saturday morning trip.

    corn salad recipe

    This corn salad recipe is super easy to make with a light and simple dressing. I don’t like to add too much to the dressing so the fresh vegetables really shine. I love serving it with Grilled Chicken Bacon Melt, Instant Pot BBQ chicken and Baked Brown Sugar Chicken Wings to name a few. 

    tomato corn salad

    How to make corn salad

    • Start by cutting the corn off the cob. To do this, I place a small bowl upside down in the center of a larger bowl. Place the bottom of the ear of corn on the upside down bowl for stability and take a sharp knife and cut the kernels down the cob. Now, if it’s not corn season, frozen corn will work fine too. Just make sure to thaw it out before you make the salad. 
    • Stir together the remaining salad ingredients with the corn.
    • Next, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. 

    easy corn salad recipe

    Serve this salad with your favorite summer meal. I even like topping hot dogs with it or putting it in a fish taco. Let me know your favorite way to eat easy corn salad. 

    Two bowls of corn salad.
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    Corn Salad

    Easy corn salad make a great summertime side. 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 4 ears fresh sweet corn
    • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced
    • 1/4 cup diced red onion
    • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

    Dressing

    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Mix all of the salad ingredients together in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 30.7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Terry

      June 25, 2022 at 9:38 pm

      I made this salad but you look like you have more corn in yours. I havent served this yet but mixed up the salad ingredients and then tasted it, and WOW that was way to much basil!!!! I had to pick a bunch out and Hope it’s not over powering when I serve it. Maybe the dressing will help cut it down a little?? We’ll see tonight!

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      • heather

        June 25, 2022 at 9:49 pm

        Hi Terry, you can definitely adjust the amount of ingredients according to your taste and how many people you are serving.We really love basil here 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

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    2. Deb U

      August 26, 2021 at 1:09 am

      Do you peel the cuc’s?

      Also – I used your suggestion for cutting the corn off the cob – – – OMG it worked great! Thanks for the easiest cuttin’ off the corn evah!

      This sounds like a 6 (outta 5). I’m serving it at my mom’s 95th birthday this weekend. THANK YOU!

      Reply
    3. Bsrb

      June 28, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      Do u cook the corn first?

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      • heather

        June 28, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        If you are using fresh corn you don’t need to cook it first but if you would like to add a little extra flavor you can grill the corn first. If you want your kernels to be a little softer you can boil the corn for 5-7 minutes before removing them from the cob.

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        • Maureen

          September 02, 2022 at 3:35 pm

          What if you don’t have the time or means to use fresh corn. Approx how many cups of frozen corn (that I roast with garlic) do you think I’d need?

    4. Janelle

      August 12, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so fresh and delicious! I’ll definitely be making it again! It’s my new favorite summer salad!

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      • heather

        August 12, 2020 at 9:59 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it Janelle!

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