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Corn Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Corn Salad You'll Love to Make

This Corn Salad blends sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, and creamy feta in a zesty lime vinaigrette, perfect for barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 5 ears Fresh Corn Shucked and de-silked
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced finely
  • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 3 stalks Scallions Chopped finely
  • 1 Jalapeno Minced, seeds removed
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • Spices Cayenne, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Sharp Knife
  • salad bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add sugar and lime juice, then add corn. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes before plunging into ice water.
  3. Once cooled, slice the kernels off the corn and place in a bowl.
  4. Combine corn, diced red bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, chopped cilantro, finely sliced scallions, minced jalapeno, crumbled feta, and sliced red onion in a large salad bowl. Toss gently.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently until combined, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, use fresh corn and avoid overcooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

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