Corn Salad Recipe
Delicious Corn Salad made with fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, savory feta cheese, grilled corn, and a lemony herb dressing. This is the perfect, simple summer salad with loads of flavor!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn on the cob, husks removed
- 4-6 slices of bacon, cooked til crisp, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- ½ cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ¼ red onion, diced
- ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese, or goat cheese
Corn Salad Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, see note
- ½ teaspoon salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rub the corn with a little bit of olive oil, then grill over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until kernels begin to char. Allow to cool slightly before using a sharp knife to slice the kernels off of the cobb.
- In a large bowl combine corn, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and cheese.
- In a food processor or blender, combine all dressing ingredients. Pulse for 20-30 seconds until smooth. (Alternately, you can combine in a jar and shake vigorously).
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine, then serve. If making ahead, cover tightly and keep in fridge until ready to serve - leave dressing off until just before serving.
Notes
Herbs for the dressing: Use what you have on hand! I used basil, dill, and parsley but cilantro, oregano and thyme are great additions too. If you don't have fresh herbs, use 2 teaspoons dried herb blend like and Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence (my favorite).
Veggies: Feel free to add or swap any favorite summertime vegetables in this salad. Zucchini and yellow squash are some of my favorite swaps!
Cooking the corn: My favorite method is to grill the corn (as written) but you can easily broil the corn in the oven or even boil it if you like.
Making ahead: Toss all ingredients except for the dressing. Cover tightly and keep in fridge until ready to serve - toss with the dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 290 kcal, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 19 mg, Sodium: 457 mg, Potassium: 369 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 313 IU, Vitamin C: 13 mg, Calcium: 11 mg, Iron: 1 mg