Easy Summer Corn Salad Recipe is a summer salad you'll make all season long. It's a side dish full of sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, salty feta cheese & more!
Maybe it's my Midwest upbringing but when I think of summertime, I start thinking of sweet corn and homemade summer corn salad.
Fresh corn salad recipes practically scream summertime!
Now, before you freak out, yes; I did say this summer corn salad with cilantro. People either love cilantro or hate it; there's really no in between. So if you can't stand it, by all means, leave it out!
No harm, no foul.
How to make summer corn salad with tomatoes
I have good news for you....this easy corn salad uses fresh corn during the summertime, but can use frozen corn in the off season. It's a winning recipe either way!
Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk the lime juice, cumin, chili powder and olive oil together. Taste and adjust seasoning with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
If you're using fresh corn, cut it off the cob to start. If you're using frozen corn, add it directly to the hot skillet.
Tip: This is also a great way to use leftover air fryer corn on the cob!
Heat a skillet, add the corn and char the kernels slightly, stirring occasionally.
Remove the corn from the heat and place in a serving bowl.
Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro (only if you want, no pressure!), feta cheese and dressing.
Toss to coat and serve immediately.
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What food products are made from corn?
I think it's worth mentioning that we farm corn and soybeans on our farm here in Illinois. One of the crops we grow here is corn, but it's not sweet corn like the kind used in this recipe.
The type of corn we plant and harvest is field corn and it's used for things like:
- animal feed for cattle, pigs, poultry and fish
- use in cereals, salad dressings, soft drink sweeteners, taco shells, corn meal, corn syrups and more.
- industrial products like soaps, paints, solvents, and other starch based products
- ethanol fuel
So while both are useful, the corn you use in this simple grilled corn salad is sweet corn.
And I've gotta say, this corn salad is perfect for your next summer party!
Summer Corn Salad Variations
- Use fresh sweet corn and lightly char it on the grill before cutting off the kernels.
- Substitute another fresh herb for the cilantro, such as flat leaf parsley
Other side dish recipes you'll like:
- Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob
- Grandma's Creamy Potato Salad
- Orange Fluff Jello Salad
- Quick & Healthy Pasta Salad Recipes
- Old Fashioned Baked Beans
- Easy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Other fresh sweet corn recipes you'll like:
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Deanne
Recipe
Summer Corn Salad with Tomatoes
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Ingredients
To make the dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 3 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
- In a bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients (lime juice, cumin, chili powder and olive oil). Taste and adjust seasoning with a little salt and pepper)2 Tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¾ cup olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
To Make the Salad
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add corn to the skillet and allow to cook, charring slightly, turning occasionally.3 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- Remove corn from skillet and place in a large bowl. Add remaining salad ingredients (tomato, onion, cilantro, feta and dressing). Toss to coat.Serve and enjoy!2 cups grape tomatoes, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
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Notes
- Use fresh sweet corn and lightly char it on the grill before cutting off the kernels.
- Substitute another fresh herb for the cilantro, such as flat leaf parsley
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values vary depending on which brands were used.
Tara says
Such a delicious salad for summer! Definitely perfect for grilling season. That dressing sounds absolutely incredible.
Matt Ivan says
Love the flavors! It’s hearty yet fresh at the same time.
Tisha says
Great side dish for a back yard get together! Looks so refreshing!
Kate says
All these flavors and textures look just perfect for a hot summer day, can't wait to try this!
Sara Welch says
This made the best side dish with our BBQ dinner last night. Perfect for spring and hands down delicious!
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says
What a flavorful and healthy corn dish! Love it. Yum!
Tara says
Such a delicious salad for summer! Definitely perfect for grilling season. That dressing sounds absolutely incredible.
Matt Ivan says
Love the flavors! It’s hearty yet fresh at the same time.
Tisha says
Great side dish for a back yard get together! Looks so refreshing!
Kate says
All these flavors and textures look just perfect for a hot summer day, can't wait to try this!
Sara Welch says
This made the best side dish with our BBQ dinner last night. Perfect for spring and hands down delicious!
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says
What a flavorful and healthy corn dish! Love it. Yum!
Rachel Long says
This sounds really good. I think it would be good served chilled or at room temp as well. I can't wait to try it (sans cilantro).