a reliable Corn Salad Recipe is packed with fresh veggies, herbs, feta, and a simple vinaigrette. reliable with any grilled meal!
author’s note
The Corn Salad I Could Eat Every Night
I grew up eating corn on the cob with almost every summer dinner. It’s one of my dad’s favorite veggies, and he made it constantly. He’d boil a huge batch, then roll each cob straight through a stick of butter, haha!
I still love corn, but a reliable way to make it is on the grill. A little oil, salt, and pepper, then cook until lightly charred. Nothing beats it.
Except maybe tossing that grilled corn with fresh veggies, herbs, avocado, feta, and one of a reliable dressings. It turns into the kind of salad I could eat every single night!
This corn salad recipe is the reliable side to make while meat is marinating or cooking on the grill. I hope you love it!
Ingredients In My Corn Salad Recipe
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Fresh corn | Grill for extra flavor, or use the kernels raw for a crisp, sweet texture. |
| Tomatoes, green onions, and cucumber | Cut everything into small, evenly sized pieces. |
| Cilantro, basil, and parsley | Measure the herbs before finely chopping them. |
| Jalapeño and avocado | For a milder corn salad recipe, remove the jalapeño seeds or omit it. Add the avocado just before serving. |
| Feta and vinaigrette | Add the feta last and dress the salad right before serving. |
the cook’s Tips
Make It A Meal!
Serve this corn salad recipe with grilled chicken or steak for an straightforward and filling summer dinner.
Featured Comment
“Once again you amaze me the cook! The dressing was to die for!”
– Victoria
Variations
Switch It Up
- Adjust the heat: Add more or less jalapeño, leave it out completely, or sprinkle in red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Add bacon: Top the salad with 4–6 strips of cooked, chopped bacon.
- Mix in red onion: Add 1/4 diced red onion. Soak it in cold salted water first to soften the sharp flavor.
- Make this corn salad recipe dairy-free: Simply leave out the feta!
Storage
This corn salad is best enjoyed right after it’s assembled. If making ahead, store the dressing, feta, and avocado separately, then toss everything together just before serving.
