Description
Garden-Fresh Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad highlights the natural sweetness of raw corn, combined with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this versatile dish not only adds brightness to your table but also offers a satisfying crunch with its zesty dressing. You can easily customize it based on your preferences, making it a go-to side for any meal. Enjoy the flavors of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups raw corn kernels (from about 4 cobs)
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- ¾ cup chopped green onion
- 1 cup quartered and thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped radishes
- 1 medium jalapeño, very thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, dill, mint, parsley, and/or cilantro)
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red or white apple vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Feta cheese or diced avocado for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine raw corn kernels, chopped tomato, green onion, cucumber slices, radishes, jalapeño (if using), and herbs.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish with crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg