**Corn Salad: A Refreshing and Vibrant Summer Dish**
As the sun shines brightly and temperatures rise, it's time to embrace the flavors of summer with a refreshing and vibrant corn salad. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of corn with an array of crisp vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its simplicity and versatility, corn salad is a perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. In this article, we present three variations of this classic salad, each offering a unique twist to cater to different preferences. From a traditional corn salad with mayonnaise dressing to a zesty lime-cilantro dressing and a creamy avocado dressing, these recipes are sure to become your go-to summer favorites.
CORN SALAD
This easy Corn Salad recipe comes together with just a few ingredients and is absolutely delicious. Your family will love this on the side of burgers and this is great to bring to picnics and BBQs!
Provided by Lisa Longley
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To cook fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil, lightly salting it. After completely shucking the corn, put it in the boiling water. Bring the water back to a boil, and then cook for five minutes. Remove the corn and cut it from the cob. (Note: Fresh corn can also be used raw. If using frozen corn, make sure it is completely thawed and drained. If using canned corn, drain it well.)
- Combine the corn, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, basil, and feta in a bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pour over the other ingredients. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately. Recipe can be made before, adding the fresh basil just before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g
QUICK CORN SALAD
This sensational salad is a delight to serve because you can make it ahead and it's an easy way to put garden bounty to good use. With colorful ingredients like corn, tomato and green pepper, it's also pretty in the bowl and on your plate. -Rita Reifenstein, Evans City, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine vegetables; stir in dressing. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CORN SALAD - GREAT SIDE FOR BBQS
This recipe combines canned items with fresh items, so it's really quick to prepare and tastes very fresh. Perfect for summer! The amounts indicated below are what I use when I make a big batch for barbeques, so I suggest cutting down for a family-size portion. Refrigerate for extra cool freshness! Keeps well in refrigerator.
Provided by experimentalcook
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, Mexican-style corn, yellow and white corn, white corn with chipotle peppers, cucumber, red bell peppers, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice together in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 322.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MEXICAN-STYLE CORN SALAD
Throw together this simple, no-cook salad in 15 minutes flat for a colourful, speedy side dish
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes and coriander in a large bowl. Make the dressing by whisking the lime juice into the olive oil and add the honey. Season to taste and pour over the corn salad. Toss to coat everything before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein
EASY CORN SALAD
"My daughter-in-law shared this fast five-ingredient recipe," relates June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri. "It sounds too easy to be so good. Double the recipe if you're serving several," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, sweet corn. This will give your salad the best flavor.
- Cook the corn properly. Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy, so be sure to cook it just until it is tender.
- Let the corn cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a variety of fresh vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, texture, and color to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. There are many different ways to dress a corn salad, so feel free to try something new.
- Serve the salad immediately. Corn salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Corn salad is a simple, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. With its fresh, sweet flavor and variety of textures, corn salad is a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give corn salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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