Description
This fresh and colorful Corn Salad is perfect for summer gatherings, backyard cookouts, or easy weeknight dinners. Made with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, fresh cilantro, and Cotija cheese, it’s tossed in a bright lime-honey dressing that brings everything together beautifully. It’s quick, refreshing, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 large ears fresh corn
- 1 ½ cups diced bell pepper (red and green)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing:
Add all dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid. Shake well until fully combined. Refrigerate while preparing the salad. - Cook the corn:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled. - Prep the vegetables:
Dice the bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop the cilantro. - Cut the corn:
Slice the kernels off the cooled corn cobs using a sharp knife. - Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and Cotija cheese. - Dress and toss:
Shake the dressing again and pour over the salad. Toss until evenly coated. - Serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Notes
- If making ahead, add the dressing and cheese just before serving for best texture.
- Feta cheese can substitute for Cotija.
- For extra flavor, lightly grill the corn instead of boiling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg