How to Make Summery Corn Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients, and there's nothing quite like the taste of sweet, juicy corn. This summery corn salad is a celebration of the flavors of the season, combining the sweetness of fresh corn with the brightness of herbs and the tang of a zesty dressing. It's a refreshing and satisfying dish that's perfect for picnics, backyard barbecues, or as a light side dish for any summer meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons butter
  • 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon butter on each ear of corn and sprinkle ears with garlic powder. Wrap corn in aluminum foil.
  • Grill wrapped ears until corn kernels are hot and steaming, about 15 minutes. Unwrap ears and grill until kernels are lightly browned, about 5 more minutes, turning once. Let corn cool and cut kernels from the cobs.
  • Gently stir corn, black beans, and cilantro together in a salad bowl. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sugar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl; pour dressing over corn mixture and toss gently to coat.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 377mg