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refreshing corn salad

: A fresh corn salad with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, herbs, and feta tossed in a light lemon dressing. Bright, crunchy, and perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 4 larger ears fresh corn shucked
  • 1 heaping cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill while prepping salad.
  2. Step 2: Boil corn: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
  3. Step 3: Cook corn: Add corn and cook for about 3 minutes (or slightly less if you like it crisp).
  4. Step 4: Cool corn: Transfer corn to ice water, let cool, then drain well.
  5. Step 5: Cut kernels: Carefully cut kernels off the cob into a large bowl. Try not to let them fly everywhere like I did.
  6. Step 6: Add veggies: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, parsley, and basil.
  7. Step 7: Toss with dressing: Whisk dressing again, pour over salad, and toss to combine.
  8. Step 8: Taste and adjust: Add more salt if needed and serve.