Roasted Summer Corn Salad

The secret addition of fresh basil and mint makes this Summer Corn and Tomato Salad one you'll crave all summer long! In less than 30 minutes, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, roasted corn, and red onion come together with salty feta and a light, tangy vinaigrette for a simple dish that's perfect for your next potluck or picnic.

Roasted Summer Corn Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn about 3 cups corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 English cucumber seeded and finely diced
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, place the corn on the cob in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, rotating every few minutes until evenly charred and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly. 4 ears of corn, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons salted butter

  2. 2

    Once the corn is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, basil, and mint to the bowl with the corn. 1 pint cherry tomatoes, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 English cucumber, ½ cup finely diced red onion, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint

  4. 4

    In a mason jar or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper until well combined. Shake for 20-30 seconds if using a jar. ¼ cup olive oll, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper

  5. 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version.