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.