Corny Salad Recipes

CORNY LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce and corn. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, poppy seeds, onion, salt and mustard; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with red pepper.

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.

MEXICAN-STYLE CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes and coriander in a large bowl. Make the dressing by whisking the lime juice into the olive oil and add the honey. Season to taste and pour over the corn salad. Toss to coat everything before serving.

CORNY SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a tall pot with 2 to 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Add corn ears, cover pot reduce to simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes depending on sweetness of corn and how crisp you like it. Remove and let cool enough to handle. Scrape corn from cobs by running knife along cob and balancing the corn upright on fat end of cob.
• In a bowl combine the zest of 1 lime, the juice of 2 limes and the hot sauce. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil, and add the spinach, onions, bell pepper and corn. Toss the salad to combine and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

GARDEN-FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the corn, tomato, green onion, cucumber, herbs (don't skimp on the herbs!), radishes, and jalapeño.
• In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and several twists of black pepper. Whisk until blended, then pour it over the salad. Toss to combine.
• Add most of the feta or avocado (reserve some for garnish), and gently toss. Taste, and add more vinegar for more tang (I usually add another full tablespoon), or salt for more overall flavor. Garnish with the remaining feta or avocado.
• Serve promptly, or chill for later. This salad keeps well for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, covered.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing salad.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water ready nearby.
• Once water in pot boils add corn and cook just 3 minutes (even 2 minutes if you want it a little more raw and crisp).
• Transfer to ice water to cool for a few minutes. Drain well.
• Cut kernels from corn then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, parsley and basil.
• Whisk dressing again then pour over salad. Toss well to coat, season with more salt as desired.

MEXICAN STREET CORN-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, and cumin for dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken, corn, and olives to dressing and toss to coat.
• Divide lettuce among 4 bowls and scoop chicken mixture over top. Garnish each salad with avocado slices, cotija cheese, and a cilantro sprig.