Cucumber Corn Salad
This simple and delicious Cucumber Corn Salad is bursting with so much flavor. So simple to toss together, super versatile and so many ways to enjoy it. Serve it as a side, add over top of tacos, and so much more. This is a must make summer salad recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
- 5-6 ears of corn, not cooked approx. 4- 4½ cups (frozen corn will also work)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 mini cucumbers diced
- ½ red onion very small diced
- ⅓ c chopped fresh cilantro
- 1-2 jalapeños small diced
- 2-3 Tbsp mayo
- Juice of 2 limes approx. 2 oz.
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ c feta cheese crumbles
Cut the corn from the cob. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a hot large skillet heated to medium-high heat.
Add the corn and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the corn to soften slightly and become golden with some even having a slight char. You don't want to overcook the corn though as it won't be as light and crisp in the salad.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the corn to a large bowl, allowing it to cool. You can speed this process by pouring it on a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer.
When the corn is cooled, add all of the salad ingredients, except the feta cheese into a large bowl. Stir to toss well.
Gently stir the feta cheese in. Adjust any seasoning to taste, or add some extra mayonnaise for a creamier texture.
Chill until ready to serve.
Storage: You can store this cucumber corn salad for about 4-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If planning to make it in advance, you can prep it up to 24 hours in advance for best results. This salad will not freeze well so freezing is not recommended.
Don't overcook the corn. The corn will lose its bite and texture if you cook it too long. Only a few minutes in the skillet should do it.
Allow the salad to sit our for about 10 minutes before serving. Give it a toss and maybe add an extra squeeze of lime juice before serving, and you are set.
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg