Description
A vibrant and refreshing Summer Fresh Corn Salad bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing. Perfect for a light meal or a colorful side dish during warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Begin by assembling all the necessary ingredients including fresh corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, feta cheese, olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to ensure a smooth preparation process.
- Prepare Corn: Use a sharp knife to carefully slice fresh corn kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, ensure it is fully thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- Combine Corn: Place the prepared corn kernels into a large mixing bowl as the base of the salad.
- Add Tomatoes: Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and slice them in half before adding them to the corn in the bowl.
- Dice Cucumber: Wash, peel if desired, and dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces; then add to the mixing bowl with the other vegetables.
- Chop Onion: Peel and finely chop the red onion, making sure pieces are small to meld well with the other salad ingredients, and add to the bowl.
- Prepare Cilantro: Rinse cilantro under cold water, pat dry, finely chop, and add it to the salad mixture.
- Add Feta: Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and sprinkle over the vegetables in the bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, and honey, stirring well to dissolve the honey completely into the dressing.
- Season Dressing: Add salt and black pepper to the dressing, whisking again to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
- Dress Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust Flavors: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit personal preference.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the Summer Fresh Corn Salad chilled, making it an ideal refreshing side dish or a light meal on a warm day.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh corn when in season.
- The salad can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated.
- To make this salad vegan, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce or omit the honey in the dressing.
- Add diced avocado or jalapeño for added creaminess or a spicy kick, respectively.
