Fresh Summer Corn Salad

Refreshing Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

Fresh Corn Salad is a delightful way to celebrate summer, showcasing the beautiful veggies from your garden or local farmer’s market. With corn season in Ontario at its peak, I can’t get enough of the sweet, crisp flavour that fresh corn brings to the table.

Perfect Pairing for BBQ Ribs

This super easy salad is the ideal side for my Ultimate BBQ Pork Ribs recipe! With a mix of vibrant, fresh ingredients, this salad is bursting with the essence of summer. You can customize it to your liking by adding either blue cheese or feta cheese. Blue cheese offers a stronger, more potent flavour, while feta provides a lighter, saltier kick. For a vegan option, simply omit the cheese altogether!

Light and Refreshing

This recipe is not only light and refreshing but also incredibly simple to make. You likely have most of the ingredients already at home, making it easy to whip up on a warm summer day. So grab some fresh corn, and let’s dive into this delicious summer salad that everyone will love!

Ingredients for Fresh Corn Salad

To whip up this refreshing Fresh Corn Salad, gather the following ingredients:

• Corn on the Cob: Fresh corn is ideal for the best flavour and crunch. If fresh isn’t available, you can substitute with frozen corn; just be sure to defrost and drain any excess water.
• Cucumbers: Small Persian cucumbers are my go-to for their intense flavour and low water content, but you can also use English cucumbers.
• Tomatoes: I prefer cherry tomatoes for their natural sweetness, which adds a burst of flavour to the salad.
• Peppers: Use a mix of colours like red, orange, and yellow for a vibrant, visually appealing salad.
• Avocado: Cut into chunks for creaminess and richness.
• Shallots: Finely diced shallots add a mild onion flavour; you can substitute with red onions if needed.
• Cheese: Blue cheese adds a bold kick, so use it sparingly. Feta offers a milder, saltier flavour that complements the other ingredients well.
• Fresh Herbs: Enhance the salad’s colour and flavour by adding fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or parsley.

Ready to Assemble!

With these fresh, colourful ingredients, you’re set to create a delicious salad that perfectly complements your summer meals. Enjoy!

Ingredients for the Vinaigrette

To create a zesty and refreshing vinaigrette for your Fresh Corn Salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Olive Oil: Extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil is the best choice, as it is free from added chemicals and solvents, providing a cleaner and richer flavour.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: This adds a tangy kick. You can also substitute it with white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar if you prefer.
• Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice is ideal for that bright, citrusy taste. If you don’t have lime on hand, lemon juice works well as an alternative.
• Himalayan Sea Salt: A pinch of this salt enhances the flavours of the vinaigrette and the salad.
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Adds a touch of heat and depth to the dressing.

Whisk It Together!

Once you have these ingredients, simply whisk them together in a bowl until well combined. Drizzle over your Fresh Corn Salad, toss gently, and enjoy the burst of flavours!

Fresh Summer Corn Salad

Rachelle Newbigging

Fresh summer vegetables tossed in a light vinaigrette, perfect to pair with BBQ ribs or chicken.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Resting Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 4 cobs corn cooked
• 3 small Persian cucumbers diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 orange pepper diced
• 1 ripe avocado diced
• 3 shallots sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup blue cheese or feta optional
• 1/2 cup fresh basil or cilantro chopped
• For The Dressing:
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large pot of boiling water, add cobs and cook for 3-5 minutes. Or cook on the BBQ for extra flavour.
• Chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, avocado, shallots and add to a bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper.
• Mix the vegetables and vinaigrette together. Place bowl in fridge and marinate for 1-2 hours to let all the flavours come together.
• Top with fresh basil, and option to add in blue cheese or feta. Voila! Eat and enjoy.

Keyword corn salad, easy to make, side dishes, summer salad, summer vegetables, vegan, vegetarian