Best Super Easy Fresh Corn Salad Recipes

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CORN SALAD



Corn Salad image

A delicious summer salad! It pairs well with grilled main dishes like chicken, steak or salmon and it's the perfect thing to bring along on a picnic.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 larger ears fresh corn, (shucked (yields about 4 cups, 20 oz corn kernels))
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
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 each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing salad.
  • For the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water ready nearby.
  • Once water in pot boils add corn and cook just 3 minutes (even 2 minutes if you want it a little more raw and crisp).
  • Transfer to ice water to cool for a few minutes. Drain well.
  • Cut kernels from corn then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, parsley and basil.
  • Whisk dressing again then pour over salad. Toss well to coat, season with more salt as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 425 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH CORN SALAD



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People who prefer food with some tang find this corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish besides-and very economical. If you're like me and enjoy growing your own ingredients, you won't have to pick up much at the store.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and set aside. , In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt if desired, basil and cayenne pepper. Cut cooled corn off the cob (should measure 4 cups). , Add the corn, tomatoes, onion and peppers to the oil mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH CORN SALAD



Fresh Corn Salad image

Take advantage of summer's seasonal bounty with Ina Garten's easy Fresh Corn Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, made with fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ears of corn, shucked
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
  • Toss the kernels in a large bowl with the red onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

SUPER EASY FRESH CORN SALAD



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This is a wonderfully simple corn salad. Great for picnics or cookouts (we had this for Memorial Day this year!) It's a great way to show off all the wonderful fresh corn and basil from the Farmer's Market in the summertime!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Corn

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ears sweet corn, shucked
1/2 cup minced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, sliced into ribbons

Steps:

  • Cook the ears of corn for about 5-7 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water.
  • Drain and place into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  • When corn is cooled, cut kernels off of the cob.
  • Mix corn in a large bowl with red onions, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Toss in fresh basil ribbons right before serving.
  • I usually taste to see if more salt and pepper is needed.
  • Can be served cold or at room temperature.

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