Sweet Corn Salad
Sweet corn is one of my kids’ ultimate favorite vegetables, and this sweet corn salad is a great way to incorporate this awesome ingredient.
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I have developed this sweet corn salad recipe using sweet Corn. Sweet corn peak season is spring so this salad is perfect to start the corn season. Sweet corn not only contributes fiber but it also contains great amounts of folate and Vitamin B1, so while it is still available, try to incorporate it into your cooking. There is nothing better than using in-season produce.
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This sweet corn salad recipe is perfect, not only because it is extremely easy to put together, but because it is healthy, refreshing and budget friendly. Using fresh herbs, like cilantro, enhances the flavor of the ingredients. If you don’t like cilantro, any other fresh herbs will also work well. Fresh parsley, mint and dill come to mind, which I am sure will be great alternatives for this salad.
This sweet corn salad is also great for on the go, like for picnics or even to take to the beach. It is really convenient and can be packed really easily.
For the salad dressing I used sesame oil and rice wine vinegar, however, you can use any other dressing of your choice. I happen to love sesame oil and rice wine vinegar but extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar would be a great option as well.
I don’t know how much sweet corn I am going to be buying this season but I can anticipate buying quite a lot. My kids are in love with this vegetable so I will find different ways to prepare it.
Let me know if you get to try this sweet corn salad. I am sure all your family members will love it.
Enjoy!
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Once you have boiled the corn cool it for 20 minutes. This will make it easier to handle. Once the corn has cooled down a bit, run a knife downwards to remove the kernels and place them in a large serving bowl.
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PrintSweet Corn Salad
Miryam's original recipe
Yield: 6 servings
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 ears Sunshine Sweet Corn, husks on, or frozen corn thawed
- 1 lb canned chickpeas
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes, half
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz shredded carrots
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Celtic salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Directions:
In a large pot, filled with hot boiling water, boil the corn ears for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Let the corn cool for 20 minutes. Remove husk and silks. Remove the kernels by running a knife downwards to remove the kernels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
To the large serving bowl, add the remainder of the ingredients including the salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients through and adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate the salad, covered, for at least two hours. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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I love sweet corn and here in the midwest it is a summer staple…I am looking forward to making your recipe!
Lovely spring salad, beautiful pictures!
Add me to the Sweet Corn group broad please!
In order for me to add you you have to follow my pinterest boards. Then I will be able to add you :-)
I thought I was following… checked, realize I didn’t follow when I looked at your boards earlier of the year. Now that has been fixed :)
…annnnnd, I just pinned an amazing corn soup recipe to the group board! Now I just need to get my hands on some sweet corn :-)
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I love corn on the cob…off the cob! This looks fantastic!
This is a salad I could eat 24/7! Perfect for this time of year. Wonderful!
So colourful and inviting! Beautiful clicks as always!
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please add me to sweet corn board on pinterest. thanks, lee
Please add me to sweet corn board on pinterest.
Thank you
This is such a gorgeous, colorful and summery salad, Miryam! I love making salads like this to top grilled meats and serve on the side. Thanks for sharing this great giveaway, too!
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Thank you for the chance to win and for sharing this recipe with us.
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Looks so yummy! Please add me, thank you!
This recipe looks great. I would like to be added, thanks!
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I love sweet corn! Please add me to the sweet corn pinterest board. Thank you.
Instead of cooking the corn…you can put it on max watt in the microwave.
3 min. Per corn..with one spoon of water add.
For sure, that is what I do many of the times :-)
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