Summer Corn Salad

This summer corn salad recipe adds the freshness of the season to any pot luck party or grilled entree. Make it ahead so it’s ready to go when you are. Get the recipe here.

There may be no better time for a potluck party than the summer. And whether you make this corn salad for a family side dish, or double it for a backyard cookout party, it’s going to add so much freshness and flavor to the meal.

This summer salad if full of ingredients that you may have growing in your garden right now. The dressing is light with an olive oil base so you don’t have to worry too much about serving it in the heat. I served this for our al fresco dinner alongside my sun-dried tomato burgers and it was a delicious meal.

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One thing I love about this salad is that you caramelize the corn first, so it brings out the sweetness. The fresh basil and feta cheese is the perfect finishing touch.

NOTE: I made the dressing using a basil-infused olive oil I had on hand. It gave it a tremendous pop of flavor that I think is worth the purchase (or make your own). You can use it later for making home fries or other salads, etc.

Summer Corn Salad Recipe

dressing:

• 4 teaspoons olive oil {try this recipe with basil-infused olive oil for a fantastic burst of flavor}
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (Tobasco)

salad:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

In a large skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil and heat over medium-high. Add corn and cook until caramelization begins to form, stirring often.

Transfer to a salad bowl and let cool.

Add tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.

Prepare dressing by combining 4 teaspoons oil with lime juice, salt, and pepper sauce. Drizzle on to other ingredients and toss to coat.

Cover and chill for about 2 hours so flavors can combine.

Top with feta and chopped basil when ready to serve.

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