Corn Salad

Corn Salad is bright, colorful, and tasty! Serve this delicious summer salad recipe at your BBQs and outdoor parties.

Fresh corn salad is the perfect summer side dish. The sweet corn kernels stand out from the bite of the red onion, carrots, and tart radishes. But the best part of this salad is how the soy sauce vinaigrette ties it all together. This amazing salad is made without added sugar – just veggies and spices. 

This is a great recipe to make and store in your refrigerator. It goes with almost any main dish, and as it sits in the fridge, the flavors meld together in the most magical way. I think it tastes even better the next day. 

Why You’ll Love Corn Salad

• Simple and quick. This easy corn salad recipe is ready in just a few easy steps. 
• Perfect for cookouts. Everyone loves salads and corn at BBQs.
• Made with fresh ingredients. You can find almost all of the ingredients at the farmer’s market. 
• Great flavor. Sweet, earthy, umami, tangy, zesty – all in one salad. 
• Feeds a crowd. This sweet summer corn salad is the perfect side dish for a family dinner or summer picnics. 

Ingredients

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The salad has two parts—the salad and the dressing. Here’s what you’ll need for both. 

Salad 

• Frozen Corn – Use fresh or frozen corn to get the best flavor and least sodium. 
• Red Onion – This will have the boldest flavors. 
• Carrots – To save time, you can use matchstick carrots. 
• Radishes – This gives it an unforgettable peppery taste. 
• Green Onions – These sweet onions tie all the ingredients together. 

Dressing 

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The fat in olive oil makes the dressing slick and stick to the vegetables. 
• Fresh Parsley – Use fresh parsley, not dried, to get the most aroma and the softest texture. 
• White Wine Vinegar – This is mild while still staying perfectly tangy.
• Soy Sauce – The soy sauce adds deeper umami flavors that round out the tangy vinegar and onions in the salad. 
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – Use as much as you want; this makes the dressing spicy.

How to Make Corn Salad

There are just three easy steps to this colorful salad. Here’s how you make it. 

• Step One: Add cooked and cooled corn to a large bowl. Mix in red onion, carrots, radishes, and green onion.
• Step Two: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, parsley, vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
• Step Three: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Equipment Needed

These kitchen tools will help you prepare the recipe.

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• Salad bowl
• Cutting board
• Knife set
• Whisk

What to Serve with Corn Salad

This summer corn salad is the perfect side dish for outdoor cookouts. Serve it with any of these tasty recipes: 

• Grilled Flank Steak 
• Grilled Zucchini Roll Ups
• Dr. Pepper Baked Beans
• Cowboy Caviar
• Devilish Eggs
• Ranch Potato Salad

Variations and Substitutions

• Add more ingredients. Add cherry tomatoes, black beans, English cucumber, and bell peppers. 
• Use fresh, sweet corn. Cook the ears of corn and then cut off the corn kernels. 
• Add fresh herbs. Some fresh basil will taste delicious with the parsley. 
• Use canned corn. If you use canned corn, rinse it first to remove the salt. 
• Replace the vinegar with either red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. They are both slightly sweeter and will taste delicious with the soy sauce. 

Storage Instructions 

Store any leftover Corn Salad covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Corn Salad Tips and Tricks

• Make sure the corn is cooked and then cooled completely. The salad tastes best when served chilled. 
• Store the salad in a spillproof container in the refrigerator. Then, give it a good shake before serving it so that the dressing coats the ingredients.
• Buy your ingredients from the farmers market. Fresh, local produce will taste amazing in this salad. 

Can I Use Fresh Corn?   

Yes, this is the perfect recipe to make during sweet corn season. Cook the corn cobs and remove the kernels. Then, let them cool completely before adding them to the salad. 

Can I Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can make it ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the best flavor and textures, serve it within three days of making it. 

Is this the Same as Mexican Corn Salad?

Mexican street corn salad is a bit different. It uses cotija cheese, red bell pepper, and fresh lime juice. 

Is this the Same as Corn Salsa?

 No, this is not corn salsa. Since it contains a lot of fresh vegetables, it’s considered a salad. 

Summer Salad Recipes

I’ve got lots more summer salad recipes for you to try!

• Tortellini Salad – This colorful pasta salad is packed full of flavor with tender pieces of ham, cheese tortellini and fresh, crisp veggies.
• Bean Salad – Packed full of yummy fibre. This easy salad recipe is loaded with beans and a flavorful dressing.
• Greek Chicken Salad – This delicious salad is a meal on its own! It’s loaded with chicken, fresh veggies, black olives, feta cheese and a Greek vinaigrette.
• Dutch Potato Salad – Creamy, flavourful and delicious! This easy summer side salad is a must-make for a surefire crowdpleaser! 
• Cucumber Salad – Fresh, easy and so delicious! Each bite of this summer side dish is bursting with flavor of cucumbers, onions and a yummy vinegar dressing. 

You’ll also like this Corn Fritters, Italian Pasta Salad, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Southern Corn Cake, Corn Chowder, Cheeseburger Salad, Hot Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad with Grapes, Broccoli Salad, Warm Lentil Salad and Cheesy Corn Casserole.

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