Mediterranean Corn Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean Corn Salad is the ultimate summer dish! Featuring sweet, tender corn kernels blanched to perfection, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the briny bite of Kalamata olives, this salad delivers a refreshing medley of textures. Tossed with crumbly feta cheese, fresh parsley, and aromatic dill, it’s dressed in a tangy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and fragrant garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make side dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a standalone meal on warm days. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the delicious taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cups red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.75 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Blanch the corn: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the corn kernels. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.4 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 4690 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3122 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
