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Fresh Corn Salad

A vibrant and crunchy corn salad that's quick to prepare, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh sweet corn (or canned) If using fresh corn, cook it in boiling water.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 piece bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using fresh corn, cook it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut kernels from the cob. For canned corn, rinse and drain well.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Halve those juicy cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  5. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and gently toss to combine everything evenly.
  6. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve in a bowl or platter and enjoy!

Notes

Letting the salad sit for a few minutes enhances the flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For maximum freshness, hold off on adding the dressing until ready to serve.