Mediterranean Corn Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean Corn Salad is the ultimate summer dish! Featuring sweet, tender corn kernels blanched to perfection, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the briny bite of Kalamata olives, this salad delivers a refreshing medley of textures. Tossed with crumbly feta cheese, fresh parsley, and aromatic dill, it’s dressed in a tangy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and fragrant garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make side dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a standalone meal on warm days. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the delicious taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cups red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cups Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.75 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cups fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Blanch the corn: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the corn kernels. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and dill.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1416.5 grams (1416.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1633

Total Fat 110.40g	142%
Saturated Fat 25.60g	128%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 4691mg	204%
Total Carbohydrate 147.30g	54%
Dietary Fiber 28.60g	102%
Total Sugars 53.10g
Protein 42.10g	84%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 658mg	51%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 3122mg	66%

*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: 56.7%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 33.6%