Are you in search of a delightful, refreshing side salad that adds a burst of flavor to your meals? Look no further than the vibrant corn and zucchini side salad! This delightful dish is a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors, featuring sweet corn, crisp zucchini, and a tangy dressing that enhances their natural goodness. As a versatile side dish, it complements a wide variety of main courses, from grilled meats to pasta dishes, and is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners. Whether you prefer a classic, simple preparation or enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, this article will guide you in creating the perfect corn and zucchini side salad that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI CORN SALAD
Creamy zucchini corn salad with cilantro, feta cheese, and creamy zesty dressing. It's like the Mexican street corn salad but with more veggies and healthier dressing!
Provided by Katya
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the corn, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cilantro, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. I also love to add few teaspoons of honey to bring out the sweetness of corn but it is totally optional.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and throughly toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Before serving, stir the salad and taste. Does it need more salt? More lime juice? Or maybe even more feta or cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Sugar 7.2 g, Sodium 172.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg
ROASTED CORN ZUCCHINI SALAD
Roasted Corn Zucchini Salad is an easy but so flavorful vegetable side dish made with fresh corn, zucchini, and onions. A delicious summer salad that will dress up every meal. Read the tips and tricks above before making this recipe!
Provided by Julia Foerster
Categories Salad
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large grill pan or use a grill. Brush the corn with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning, until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Let cool.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add zucchini, dried oregano, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally until zucchini is tender and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the juice of one lime. Let sit for a minute.
- Working in a large bowl with an inverted ramekin, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cobs in sections. Remove ramekin and transfer everything from the pan into the bowl. Toss to combine, add basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature garnished with a few basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RAW CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
This salad pairs well with steamed fish, sauteed shrimp or scallops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut off tips of ears of corn; stand corn in a wide, shallow bowl. With a sharp knife, slice downward to release kernels (you should have about 2 cups); discard cobs. Transfer kernels to a medium bowl. Add zucchini, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g
FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE
This is a great way to use two of the season's most bountiful crops. Kernels of corn fresh from the cob and tender zucchini are put to wonderful use in this simple and satisfying summer side dish.
Provided by Sara B.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from the ears of corn. Add zucchini and corn; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 181.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CORN SALAD
Categories Salad Tomato Vegetable Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Lemon Basil Corn Zucchini Summer Healthy Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working with 1 zucchini at a time, cut lengthwise into very thin (julienne) strips with slicer, turning zucchini and avoiding core. Discard core.
- Toss zucchini strips with 1 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
- Gently squeeze handfuls of zucchini to remove excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Add zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and basil and toss well.
ROASTED CORN AND VEGETABLE SALAD
This lovely salad captures the best of vegetables and doesn't heat up to kitchen!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat for 10 minutes and lightly oil the grate.
- Meanwhile peel back corn husks carefully, leaving them attached at the bottom. Drizzle oil over kernels and liberally sprinkle with 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Bring husks back up over corn.
- Grill corn, turning often, about 10 minutes. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and jalapeno to the grill and cook, turning often, to allow grill marks to form on all sides, until vegetables are tender. Carefully peel down corn husks and allow corn to slightly char, developing grill marks. Remove from grill and allow to cool.
- Remove and discard husks and cut kernels off corn cob. Cut zucchini and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Mince jalapeno.
- Combine corn, zucchini, jalapeno, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, remaining 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in avocado just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 529.5 mg, Sugar 6 g
CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH FETA
Provided by Mona Talbott
Categories Salad Side Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Lunch Corn Zucchini Summer Healthy Raw Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook corn in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright yellow and tender, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Cut kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl. Add zucchini, zucchini blossoms (if using), basil, parsley, oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with feta.
- Do ahead: Corn can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cut kernels from cobs; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
CORN, TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 12h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice the kernels off the corn cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Combine with the tomatoes and red onion. Make a dressing of the olive oil mustard and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss; marinate overnight. Right before serving, combine the zucchini with the rest of the ingredients; transfer them to a platter lined with lettuce and garnish with pitted olives.
CHARRED CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
Steps:
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs, and cut the stems off. Brush the surface of the corn with oil.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or gill pan over medium heat for at least five minutes, giving it plenty of time to build up a lot of heat. Once very hot, add the corn cobs. Allow the corn to cook, turning occasionally, until the kernels have become bright in color and some have developed deep char marks. This should take about 15 minutes total.
- While the corn is cooking, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and the red onion into thick rings. Brush all sides of the zucchini and onion with oil.
- When the corn is finished cooking, remove it to a cutting board to cool slightly, and add the zucchini in its place. Cook the zucchini on each side until well charred (about 10 minutes total), then remove to the cutting board. Lastly, cook the onion slices until charred on each side (about 5 minutes total).
- Slice or chop the zucchini into half-rounds or quarter-rounds. Chop the onion into small pieces. Roughly chop about 1/4 cup of cilantro. Place the zucchini, onion, and cilantro in a large bow.
- Stand the corn cobs on end and use a sharp knife to carefully slice down each side to remove the kernels. Place the kernels in the bowl with the zucchini, onion, and cilantro.
- Season the vegetables with a couple generous pinches of salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Finally, crumble the feta over top and gently toss one more time to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. This salad can be served slightly warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.95 kcal, Carbohydrate 27.55 g, Protein 6.53 g, Fat 10.98 g, Fiber 3.98 g, Sodium 323.63 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Select fresh and tender corn and zucchini. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the corn and zucchini. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming bruised or mashed.
- Cook the corn and zucchini until they are just tender. Overcooking will make the vegetables mushy and bland.
- Add the dressing to the salad while the vegetables are still warm. This will help the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad immediately. This is when the vegetables are at their best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Corn and zucchini side salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or picnic.
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