Marinated Corn Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with garden goodness, this marinated corn salad is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or light weeknight dinners. Sweet corn kernels—cooked to tender perfection—are combined with crisp red bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion, then tossed in a vibrant apple cider vinegar and honey dressing infused with Dijon mustard and garlic. The addition of fresh parsley adds a pop of herbaceous flavor, while the marinade transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece after just 30 minutes of chilling. Serve it as a side dish or a healthy stand-alone salad, and enjoy its irresistible combination of crunch, color, and zing. This is your go-to recipe for a refreshing marinated summer corn salad!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add corn ears and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool before cutting kernels off the cob.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to form the marinade.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Give the salad a final toss before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1237.6 grams (1237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1136

Total Fat 50.40g	65%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1380mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 166.30g	60%
Dietary Fiber 26.20g	94%
Total Sugars 55.80g
Protein 24.50g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219mg	17%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 2712mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 54.7%