Summer Salads Featuring Fresh Corn

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on August 1, 2021

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Fresh corn is the perfect addition to a summer salad! We've rounded up some of our favorites, perfect for easy entertaining or every day.

Fresh, summer corn is wonderful in so many ways! We love it in salsas, soups, as a side and especially in a salad. It adds sweetness and crunch and goes well with all kinds of flavors.

Today we've picked some of our favorite summer salads featuring fresh corn. These salads are great for any day of the week but also perfect for easy entertaining. Be sure to pin them for later and enjoy!

 

Vertical picture of Chopped Mexican Street Salad in a bowl

This Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad is a healthy, super delicious rendition of the iconic street food antojito ("snack"), sold by roadside vendors all over Mexico City!

 

Vertical picture of Blueberry and Fresh Corn Spinach Salad in a white bowl with dressing poured from above

Quintessentially summer, this Blueberry Spinach Salad with tender corn, pickled red onions and sweet/spicy almonds is fresh, delicious and goes so well with grilled entrees!

 

Vertical picture of fresh corn salad in a blue bowl

Delicious, healthy and make-ahead, this Fresh Corn Salad is perfect for picnics, parties and potlucks. Leftovers are wonderful for lunch and dinner salads.

 

Close up picture of cauliflower and corn salad with dressing being poured

Loaded with healthy veggies, this Cauliflower and Fresh Corn Salad is crunchy and delicious. A sweet, tangy, poppyseed dressing adds fabulous flavor!

 

Vertical picture of Fresh Corn Kale Salad in a white bowl with blue and white bowls in the background

If you love summery salads that are fresh, healthy and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Corn Kale Salad needs to be on your must-make list!

 

Vertical picture of Mexican Corn and Bean Salad in a white bowl with dressing being poured on top

This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.

 

Overhead picture of Lemon Oregano Grilled Chicken Salad in a white bowl with toppings and salad dressing

Lemon Oregano Chicken and Corn Salad- This delicious, colorful, vibrant salad is also healthy and loaded with fresh flavor! It works well any time and in any season!

 

Vertical picture of Lemony Mediterranean Couscous Salad in a white bowl

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad combines pearl pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tender corn and ribbons of fresh spinach to create a healthy, delicious salad. A sunny lemon dressing and lots of fresh herbs take it over the top!

 

Thought for the day:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
 they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

 

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