Make this easy corn salad with sweet corn, cucumber, tomatoes, herbs and fetta. A fresh, crunchy side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Looking for a fresh, easy salad that goes with just about everything? This easy corn salad is one of those recipes I find myself making on repeat.
It’s crisp, colourful, packed with flavour, and somehow manages to be both a delicious side dish and a perfectly satisfying lunch on its own. I won’t lie… I’ve been known to stand at the kitchen bench eating it straight from the bowl with a fork!
It’s the perfect salad to serve alongside BBQ chicken, grilled steak, salmon, or burgers, and it’s always a hit at barbecues, picnics and family gatherings.
Why you’ll love this easy corn salad
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Fresh, colourful and full of flavour
- Great for entertaining or meal prep
- Works with fresh, frozen or canned corn
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups corn kernels (about 4 fresh corn cobs, kernels sliced off)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 200g fetta, crumbled
How to make corn salad
- Prep the corn
If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cobs.
- Make the salad
Add the corn, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, basil, red onion and fetta to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Dress the salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Enjoy!
Serve immediately while everything is fresh and crunchy.
Easy corn salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups corn kernels (about 4 fresh corn cobs, or use frozen or canned corn)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 200g fetta, crumbled
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, slice the kernels from the cobs.
- Add the corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, basil, red onion and fetta to a large bowl.
- In a small jug or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while the vegetables are crisp and fresh.
Notes
- Fresh corn gives the sweetest flavour, but frozen (thawed) or canned corn works just as well.
- Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
- Add diced avocado or grilled chicken to turn this side salad into a complete meal.
- Toss everything together just before serving for the freshest texture.
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