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Corn Salad

A hint of lime and fresh herbs bring a flavor boost to this simple, make-ahead salad.
Mad Hungry, June 2011
  • Yield Serves 6 to 8
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Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn
  • 2 medium vine tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Remove corn kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl.
  2. With the side of a spoon, scrape corn milk from cobs into the bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Corn salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Reviews

  • programcop
    22 May, 2012

    5/22/12 -

    I LOVE THIS CORN SALAD!
    I took it to a much higher level . . .
    I added:
    Cilantro instead of basil
    sliced olives
    diced avocado
    bacon bites
    Mmmm, It's a meal people! and everyone came back for 2 & 3rd servings!

    Isabelle

  • Doughdame
    15 May, 2012

    I saw this and just had to make it right away as I had fresh sweet corn in the fridge. I decided to add avocado and, oh my heavens, it takes it to another level!!! The lime dressing makes it perfection. It will be a staple in my family just like Lucinda's Rose's Thanksgiving artichoke side dish. Love, love, love your recipes!!! Thanks so much and keep'em coming!
    Karen

    Karen

  • anniedamico
    11 Aug, 2011

    I added another tomato to balance the 6 ears of corn. The lime flavor was fabulous. The end result was a bit disappointing , the salad was much too watery. why? I followed the receipe exactly. I want to make it again, can you please let me know how to correct the much too much liquid? Did I squeeze too much of the cob to release the corn milk?

    Annie