Italian Corn Salad Recipe | The Recipe Critic

This Italian Corn Salad is bursting with fresh flavors from sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp green bell pepper, and sharp parmesan cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing, it’s perfect for summer or any time of the year.

If you’re looking for a delicious addition to BBQs, potlucks, and other summer celebrations, this corn salad is it! Complete the menu with some of our other favorite sides like the world’s best-baked beans, easy grilled asparagus, and this creamy cucumber salad.

Italian Corn Salad Recipe

This easy Italian corn salad is packed with fresh flavor! I love that the recipe uses seasonal ingredients that you might have growing in your garden, yet it can also totally work outside of summertime. Serve this Italian Corn Salad as a perfect side dish with grilled chicken or burgers, or enjoy it as an appetizer with tortilla chips for dipping!

Ingredients You’ll Need

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you’re well on your way to an amazing salad that’s sure to impress! Here’s a list of what’s needed. The recipe card contains all of the exact measurements.

• Sweet Corn: Sweet juicy bursts of tender kernels are the star of this salad!
• Grape Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes are the perfect size to half and add to the salad for extra sweetness.
• Green Bell Pepper: Provides a crisp texture with a subtle bitterness that balances the sweet corn. If preferred, You can sub with red bell pepper.
• Fresh Herbs: A combination of fresh basil and fresh parsley to add that classic Italian flavor.
• Red Onion: Adds mild onion flavor.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated is best if you have the time.
• For the Vinaigrette: A mix of olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic makes a simple, yet flavorful dressing.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste and bring all of the flavors together.

How to Make a Corn Salad

This Italian corn salad recipe comes together with very little hassle in just 15 minutes! It’s bound to be your new favorite side dish!

1. Grill the Corn: Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil then grill, rotating it until golden on all sides.
2. Remove Corn from the Cob: Allow the corn to cool, then cut it off the cob with a knife and add it to a large bowl.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the bell pepper, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
5. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until serving.

More Easy Salad Recipes

I just love the fresh pop of flavor that a salad can bring to the table, especially in the summer! I have so many delicious salad recipes to try, you’re sure to find a few that your family will love. Here are some favorites to put on your menu as soon as possible!