Summer Side Offers Great Balance of Flavors

This salad can be enjoyed with a grilled protein or even in a burrito.

This corn salad is fantastic alongside a grilled main. Jennifer Causey/TNS

Sweet corn combines with hot honey for a nice overall balance of hot and sweet flavors in this delicious summer side dish. Serve this easy salad alongside grilled chicken or steak, or skip the greens on the bottom and enjoy the corn mixture as a taco or burrito bowl topping.

Hot Honey Corn Salad

Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves 4

• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 medium ears)
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus torn cilantro leaves for garnish
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, cayenne, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Gradually add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until smooth and combined.

Toss corn, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and feta together in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.

Place 1 cup greens in each of four shallow bowls; drizzle evenly with the remaining dressing. Spoon a heaping 3/4 cup corn salad into each bowl; sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

Tasty Tip

There are a few methods you can use to remove kernels from the cob, including a corn stripper tool or a knife and a dish towel. To do the latter, drape a (clean!) kitchen towel over a cutting board and then cut the kernels off with a sharp knife. The towel helps keep the kernels from bouncing around and once you are done cutting, you can just gather up the kernels in the towel and transfer them to a bowl or pan.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 248 Calories, Total Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Fiber: 4 g, Total Sugars: 14 g, Added Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 267 mg, Potassium: 502 mg, Phosphorus: 145 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 101 mcg, Calcium: 61 mg, Vitamin A: 2286 IU, Vitamin C: 61 mg, Vitamin D: 1 IU.

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