Cool Corn Salad Recipes

FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
• Toss the kernels in a large bowl with the red onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• For the corn: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked and browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Add the tomatoes, onions, pepper and jalapeno to a bowl. Pour over the olive oil and lime juice, sprinkle with a pinch salt and pepper and toss.
• Cut the corn off the cobs, leaving some in shards, then toss gently with the salad, keeping the shards intact. Sprinkle over the cilantro leaves and gently mix in.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Remove corn kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl.
• With the side of a spoon, scrape corn milk from cobs into the bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Corn salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.

COLD CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the corn, yellow pepper, red pepper, green pepper, red onion, cucumber, tomato and mayonnaise. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your liking. Chill until serving.

SUMMER CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, salt and pepper sauce; set aside., In a large skillet, cook and stir corn in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat., Let stand for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

QUICK CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine vegetables; stir in dressing. Cover and refrigerate until serving.