Darn Good Corn Salad

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Updated June 13, 2023

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SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Fresh and cut off the cob or flash-frozen, corn makes a great base for this goes-with-everything relish. Our Darn Good Corn Salad is an all-American favorite recipe that's sure to be the hit of your next party, picnic or company dinner. Made with in season, super affordable, and fresh ingredients, this amazing corn recipe will be your favorite summer-fresh way to eat your veggies!

What You'll Need

8 ears fresh corn, husked (see Options)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced

What to Do

Fill a soup pot about half-full with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add corn, cover loosely, and return to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until corn is tender. Carefully drain and let cool.
In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, salt, sugar, basil, and cayenne pepper, if desired; mix well.
With a chef knife or corn stripper, cut kernels off cobs and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and scallions. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

So Many Options

If corn is not in season, no problem! Simply substitute 2 pounds of frozen, thawed, and drained corn for the fresh.
Looking for more delicious corn recipes? Try our Easy Corn Fritters, our Country Corn Casserole, or our delicious Easy Corn Pudding! And if you're looking for a corn recipe with a little zest, don't miss our Mexican Street Corn.
When spring and summer come around, we can't get enough of those fresh veggies. But what's the best way to prepare them all? Check out our free eCoobook, Spring Veggie Fever: 25 Mouthwatering Spring Vegetable Recipes for fantastic corn recipes and more!

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brentlyk 4793211

Jul 19, 2023

This is a GO TO summer treat.. AWSOME salad.

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flitri 2786100

Aug 28, 2013

It looks good and easy to make, lbut how long do you boil the corn for?

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Aug 28, 2013

After adding the corn to the boiling water, bring it to a boil again and then immediately remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes. Thank you!

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