Corn Off The Cob 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.

SUMMER GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Drain then brush with olive oil and grill in a hot griddle pan (or over hot coals).
• Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes then slice the kernels off the cobs.
• Combine the grilled corn kernels with the remaining salad ingredients.
• Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.

SUMMER CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside.
• Add 1-2 inches of water to a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Add shucked corn ears and cook for 3-4 minutes, rotating to cook on all sides. Drain water.
• Heat grill on medium-high heat. Brush corn lightly with olive oil and grill for a few minutes, rotating it as it cooks, until golden on all sides.
• Allow the corn to cool and then cut corn off of the cob and add to a bowl. Add remaining salad ingredients and drizzle with desired amount of dressing (you may not use it all). Toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and set aside. , In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt if desired, basil and cayenne pepper. Cut cooled corn off the cob (should measure 4 cups). , Add the corn, tomatoes, onion and peppers to the oil mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.

GRILLED CORN OFF THE COB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill corn on preheated grill until husks are charred on all sides, about 20 minutes. Remove corn from grill and allow to cool.
• Remove husks and silk from corn, then cut corn kernels from the cob.
• Toss corn kernels, celery, green bell pepper, onion, and pimento peppers together in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, Dijon mustard, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• Pour dressing into the corn mixture and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours and up to 3 days before serving.

MEXICAN CORN-OFF-THE-COB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill corn in the husks on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, to desired tenderness, about 15 minutes; some charring is fine. Remove from the grill. Remove and discard husks and silk when cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off into a medium bowl.
• Add lime juice and chili powder, then mix in cotija cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.

RAW CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion, cilantro, and green onion together in a large bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Squeeze lime juice into the bowl and season with salt and pepper.