Description
A vibrant, refreshing corn salad with feta, bursting with summer flavor, crisp veggies, and zesty lime. Perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 5–6 ears of corn)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the corn: Boil, grill, or steam the corn cobs, then let cool and cut off the kernels. If using frozen corn, cook briefly and cool.
- Combine in a large bowl: Add corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze in fresh lime juice. Toss until well coated.
- Add feta: Gently crumble feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
- Season: Taste and add more lime juice, herbs, or salt as desired.
- Rest: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
• For a smoky flavor, grill the corn before cutting off the kernels.
• Add diced avocado, sliced radishes, or jalapeño for extra color and kick.
• Swap feta for goat cheese or cotija, or use plant-based feta for a vegan version.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Wait to add feta and herbs if making ahead for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 17mg