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fresh corn salad salata de porumb fiert

Fresh Corn Salad

This vibrant vegan fresh corn salad comes together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. Sweet corn, red onion, and fresh herbs are tossed in a bright lemon dressing for the perfect refreshing side on hot summer days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Choose Serving Size 2

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups fresh corn shucked
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp mint leaves dried
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds ground
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the shucked corn, red onion, and basil leaves.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, ground black pepper, ground coriander, and dried mint.
  • Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and mix to combine.
  • Toss to incorporate and serve with some extra basil garnish. Bon appetit!

Notes

For a softer texture, blanch the kernels 2-3 minutes and cool in ice water, or grill the cobs first before cutting off the kernels. Let the salad rest in the fridge 1-2 hours before serving for the best flavor.