Fresh Corn Salad – Two Peas & Their Pod

This easy corn salad is made with fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cilantro. It only takes a few minutes to make and is a great side dish to any summer meal!

Easy Corn Salad

You are going to LOVE this corn salad recipe because it screams summer! It is fresh, delicious, and only takes a few minutes to make. It is a staple at our house during the hot summer months because the ingredients are so fresh and this salad goes well with any summer meal. It is the best summer side dish! I mean technically it is a side dish, but sometimes all I want for dinner is this corn salad because once I start, I don’t want to stop. It is summer in a bowl! Just give me some watermelon and I am set!

How to Cut Corn Off the Cob

This salad is best made in the summertime when sweet corn is in season. We always pick up fresh sweet corn at the farmers market so we can make this salad. You will mnmeed to cut the corn off the cob for this salad, but don’t worry, it’s easy! Here are a few tips!

• First, make sure the corn ears have been shucked. What does shucked even mean? Remove the outer leaves and corn silk:)
• On a cutting board, stand a piece of corn on a cut end and slice down the length of the ear between the kernels and cob with a sharp knife. Try to get as much of the kernel as you can, but don’t cut too close to the cob or you’ll have tough bits on the kernels. Rotate the cob and repeat until all the kernels are cut.
• I have also seen people use a bundt pan or angel food cake pan to cut corn off the cob. Place the cut end of the corn in the center hole of the baking pan. Hold the tip of the cob, and using a sharp knife, slice down along the cob to remove the kernels, which will collect in the bottom of the pan. Pretty nifty!

Can You Use Frozen or Canned Corn?

The answer is yes, but I REALLY encourage you to use fresh sweet corn. It makes the salad SO much better. If you are going to use frozen corn, make sure it is thawed and if you are using canned corn, drain it well.

How to Make Corn Salad

You can make this fresh corn salad in 10 minutes tops and there is no cooking involved. That is why it is the perfect summer salad!

• After you cut the corn off the cob, you are ready to make corn salad. You don’t have to cook the corn. I promise you can eat the corn raw. It is so fresh and juicy and that is one of the perks of this salad, you don’t have to cook anything. If you want, you can grill or char the corn, but it isn’t necessary. I like it simple and fresh!
• I like to use grape or cherry tomatoes, but if you want to use larger tomatoes, you can chop them up. Use up those summer tomatoes, any variety you have on hand.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and green onion. Add a little olive oil and lime juice. I don’t think the salad needs a dressing, just a little flavor from the olive oil and lime. I like the simplicity of this salad.
• Stir GENTLY so you don’t mush up the avocado. If you are making the salad in advance, wait to add the avocado, the other ingredients hold up nicely. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Serve and ENJOY!
• A few corn salad variations. If you are one of those people that can’t stand cilantro, use basil instead! And if you want to add in cheese, go for it. Crumbled feta or queso fresco are good options. You can also use red onion instead of green onion.

Summer Salad Favorite

This is the ultimate farmers market salad or garden salad! All of the ingredients are so fresh! This corn salad is a favorite dish for BBQ’s, potlucks, pool parties, picnics and busy weeknights. Kids and adults love this simple salad. And if you think your kids won’t eat it, give them a few tortilla chips to scoop up the salad and they will devour it!

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