Corn salad is delicious, fresh, and packed with summer flavor.
In this salad recipe, corn, crisp cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a simple dressing for the perfect blend of summer goodness.
Corn Salad Is A Summer Staple Because…
- It’s a great way to enjoy fresh corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers when they’re at their peak!
- It’s super easy to make, and everyone loves it.
- It’s great for potlucks or BBQs because it can be made ahead of time, and it holds up well for a few days.
- This recipe uses few ingredients yet packs lots of fresh flavor.
What You’ll Need For Corn Salad
- Corn: Fresh sweet corn on the cob makes the best corn salad. You can also use frozen corn.
- Veggies: I love tomatoes for tang, cucumber for crunch, and red onion for a little kick.
- Dressing: I make the dressing with a simple mixture of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, a generous sprinkle of coarse salt, and pepper to taste, it adds a tangy and flavorful kick.
Variations
- Try adding a sprinkle of feta or cotija cheese.
- Replace the red onion with thinly sliced green onion.
- If you have time, grill the corn then cut it off the cob.
- Swap the vinegar for lemon or lime juice.
How to Make Fresh Corn Salad
- Prepare the corn: Boil the corn, drain, and remove the kernels with a knife.
- Add other veggies: Combine corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion (recipe below).
- Add dressing & chill: Drizzle with olive oil, cider vinegar, and seasoning. Stir in fresh herbs if desired.
Holly’s Tips
- The measurements for the vegetables don’t need to be exact. If you have extra tomatoes, add them; if you’re short on cucumbers, it will still be delicious.
- If you have herbs like fresh basil or dill, they are the perfect addition to this corn salad recipe.
- Summer corn salad lasts up to 4 days in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Our Favorite Summer Salads
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Fresh Corn Salad
Sweet summer corn, crisp cucumbers, and ripe, juicy garden tomatoes are all mixed together in a light and easy vinaigrette!
Equipment
Large Pot
Chef Knife
Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels about 4 cobs of corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, or dill chopped
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the kernels turn bright yellow (alternately, the corn can be grilled).
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Drain the corn and cool completely. Use a sharp knife to remove the kernels from the corn cob.
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In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and red onion.
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Drizzle the olive oil and apple cider vinegar over the salad.
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Season generously with salt & pepper to taste and toss well to combine.
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Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs toss to combine.
Notes
If time allows, grill your corn for maximum flavor:
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Remove silk and husk from corn.
- Brush with olive oil and generously season.
- Grill 2-3 minutes per side or until slightly charred. Cool before using.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 103 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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More Summer Salads You’ll Love
- Cucumber Avocado Salad features crisp cucumbers and creamy avocados tossed with dill and lemon for the perfect summer side!
- Green Bean, Tomato, Onion, and Basil Summer Salad Naturally low carb and delicious, the name pretty much says it all.
- Chickpea Salad is loaded with all of the best flavors in a protein packed summer salad and best of all, it lasts days in the fridge!
- Watermelon Avocado Spinach Salad is loaded with juicy watermelon and creamy avocado in a delicious poppy seed dressing.
- Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is a simple recipe featuring all of my fresh garden herbs, juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers.
Can I make this the day ahead
Yes, this can be made the day before serving.
This is amazing. Will be my new summer salad to bring everywhere.
Extremely easy and tasty! perfect for summer.
Delicious! It was a big hit when I served it!
This has become a summer favorite made every couple of weeks. We add a little feta to it. it allows the corn to take center stage. eat it fast….
This is an amazingly simple recipe and unbelievably good!!! I roasted the corn, which was perfect and added just a touch of hot honey to dressing. So, so good!
My new memorial day picnic salad
Very fresh, crunchy and delicious! The apple cider vinegar balances the sweetness of the corn in a really yummy way. I don’t use ACV very often due to its strong flavour, but was pleasantly surprised – it’s really outstanding in this salad! I actually forgot to add fresh herbs before serving – ooops – but I didn’t miss them. I am sure they would bump up the flavours even more so will try to remember for next time!
A five star salad for sure! Thanks for the inspiration!
Looks delicious! Must try several ways!
I tried this recipe exactly as written, using the apple cider vinegar. Feedback from my guests and myself – It lacked flavor and it felt as though the apple cider vinegar was the wrong vinegar to use. I won’t be “playing around” with the recipe to get it to work. I just don’t know how everyone gave this 5 stars.
Can can corn be used instead of corn on cob?
Sure it would work just fine! Canned corn usually has salt already so you may need to add a bit less. Enjoy!
Made this salad last night. It was such a nice fresh side dish for our roasted chicken. I have a family of 7 and everyone loved it! Thanks for sharing❤️
UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! Will definitely be making this again. I could eat this as a meal all by itself… TYSM <3