Mediterranean Style Corn
Elevate your summer side dishes with this vibrant Mediterranean Style Corn recipe! Juicy grilled corn on the cob is paired with a medley of tangy feta cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and aromatic fresh parsley. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing with a hint of smoked paprika, this dish bursts with bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light appetizer, a side for grilled meats, or a stand-alone vegetarian dish, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it fresh for a warm salad-style dish or chill for a cool, refreshing treat. A true celebration of summer produce!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Explore More
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Husk the corn and brush each ear lightly with olive oil.
Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the corn cools, prepare the toppings. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and roughly chop the kalamata olives and parsley.
Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon. Then, juice the lemon into a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn (cut the kernels off the cob if desired), cherry tomatoes, olives, onion, and parsley.
Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl and mix gently to combine.
In the same small bowl with the lemon juice, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Garnish with extra parsley or feta cheese before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1124 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 11% | |
*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.
