10 Summer Corn Salad Ideas for Labor Day Weekend!

Corn salads are perfect for warmer months. They are refreshing and tasty! Corn adds a nice little burst of sweetness to any salad, which perfectly complements the savory components. It’s also cheap, easy to store, and easy to prepare. Whether you are a corn salad connoisseur or have never tried mixing corn with your greens, you will love these 10 corn salad recipes! They are flavorful, filling, and fresh.

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1. Easy Corn Salad With Sriracha and Lime

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With a prep time of under 15 minutes, this Easy Corn Salad With Sriracha and Lime by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez lives up to its name. You simply husk the corn, simmer it briefly which brings out the natural sweetness, then toss all the vegetables in a bowl with the lively dressing. That’s it! You can enjoy the salad right away, or keep it in the fridge until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to blend as it chills. Because you can make it ahead of time, this salad is perfect to take to all your summer parties, barbecues, and anywhere else where a vibrant salad would be welcome!

2. Canned Sweet and Zesty Corn Salad

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Corn salad is one of those versatile recipes that can turn your pantry into a deli. This Canned Sweet and Zesty Corn Salad by Angi Schneider is fantastic straight out of the jar and added to burrito bowls and tacos.

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3. Roasted Corn and Avocado Salad

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This Roasted Corn and Avocado Salad by Nita Ragoonan is perfect for when you want something crunchy and refreshing. With the creaminess of the avocado, you’re getting in your daily healthy fats, as well. This salad goes well as a side to any meal, or simply eat it right out of the bowl.

4. Sweet Corn Potato Mexican Summer Salad

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A gorgeous seasonal platter of tomatoes, sweet corn, roasted sweet potatoes, and caramelized onion, served atop quinoa and greens with an avocado kale dressing. You’ll love this Sweet Corn Potato Mexican Summer Salad by Amy Height!

5. Corn Salad

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A beautiful and refreshing Corn Salad by Ashley Smyczek.

6. Pasta Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

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This easy Pasta Salad with Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette by ThePlantbasedSchool is quick to make, refreshing, and seasoned with a delicious lemon-mustard vinaigrette dressing. It’s perfect for a quick spring and summer lunch, and if you have some leftovers you can pack them up and bring them for a picnic in the park. Oh, and make sure you make enough for your friends. They’ll love it! If you want to increase the protein content feel free to add a can of chickpeas, they’ll go amazing with it.

7. Avocado Quinoa Salad

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A quick & easy, nutrient-packed, oil-free salad. Simply toss together veggies, quinoa, avocado, spices, and black beans, and enjoy as a meal or side. If you so desire, there are plenty of substitutions that can be made to make this salad your own. The broccoli, corn, tomatoes, and onions can be swapped out for any of your favorite veggies. Cauliflower, carrots, cabbage.. whatever you’ve got in stock – get crazy! Any beans could be used in place of black beans – white beans, chickpeas, pinto beans. However, steer clear of mushy beans, as your final product won’t be quite as pretty (though still yummy). This Avocado Quinoa Salad by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD is amazing!

8. Chickpea Corn Salad

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This Easy Chickpea Corn Salad by Michele Elizabeth is healthy, quick, and easy to make, packed with protein and healthy fats, paired with a chili tahini dressing!

9. Grilled Corn Salad With Jalapeno and Avocado

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What’s fab about this dish is, everything! It’s quick, easy, affordable, and packed with veggies. You have to try this Grilled Corn Salad With Jalapeno and Avocado by Gabrielle St. Claire.

10. Black Bean and Corn Salad

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Say hello to this super easy and comforting Black Bean and Corn Salad by Hannah Sunderani. It’s light and refreshing, crunchy, colorful, wholesome, and ready in 10 minutes. This is a Mexican-inspired salad made with corn and black beans, red onion, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro tossed with a lime vinaigrette dressing. Serve this salad with tortilla chips for even more crunch and comfort. All-in-all, this recipe makes for a great salad or appetizer when entertaining friends.

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