A mix of corn and tomatoes, this Fresh Corn Salad just screams summer. It’s the ideal side to grilled steak, burgers, or chicken as you’ll need the grill anyway to prepare the corn. The tangy dressing is a perfect complement to the sweet and bright salad. Fresh Corn Salad is healthy and vegan, making it a great thing to bring along to a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- juice from 1 lime, optional
For the salad:
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 cup spinach
Directions
Step 1 –In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, the apple cider vinegar, the sugar, the Dijon mustard, the salt, the pepper, and the lime juice with a whisk.
Step 2 –Set the dressing aside.
Step 3 –Add a couple of inches of water to a large skillet and bring to a boil.
Step 4 –Add the corn and cook for 3-4 minutes total, rotating throughout. Drain and set aside.
Step 5 –Preheat the grill on medium heat.
Step 6 –Brush the corn with the olive oil and grill until nicely golden on all sides.
Step 7 –Once the corn has cooled, cut the corn off of the cob and add it to a bowl.
Step 8 –Add the red onion, the cherry tomatoes, the avocado, and the spinach and toss to combine.
Step 9 –Drizzle the salad with the dressing.
Step 10 –Toss the salad to coat with the dressing and serve.