Confetti Corn Salad

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 15, 2020

This confetti corn salad is a wonderful tasting side dish that comes together in just 5 minutes. Packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients it’s perfect to pair with grilled meats and can be made ahead of time.

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Summer Corn Salad Recipe

I love discovering new salads each summer, and this one makes the most of the seasons produce with corn and tomatoes. Dressed with lime juice it’s a wonderfully fresh and vibrant side dish .

Perfect to serve with Grilled Flank Steak , chicken or fish, this vegetarian recipe is sure to please and is perfect for all of your cookout needs!

Why you’ll love this Corn Salad Recipe:

It’s so easy and quick! This tomato corn salad comes together in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients.
Made with healthy ingredients and fresh veggies, it’s high in protein with tonnes of vitamins and minerals.

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How To Make Confetti Corn Salad

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Combine the tomatoes, corn, feta, black beans, and cilantro in a bowl.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to coat.
Chill to let the flavors develop.

Can you use fresh or canned corn?

You can make this with fresh corn, simply cut the kernels from the corn and then cook them in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them before adding to the salad.

I prefer not to use canned corn as I find the texture a little mushy, but if you are in a pinch you can use it for sure. Just drain and rinse it well before combining with the other ingredients.

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How long does it keep?

This confetti salad will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days, sealed in an airtight container. Just give it a stir before serving it.

I like to let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.

What else can you add to a corn salad?

This salad is pretty perfect as it is, but there are a few additions and swaps you can make to make this your own.

Swap the lime juice for lemon.
I like black beans in this salad, but red kidney beans would also work well.
Add in some chopped jalapeno for a bit of heat.
Swap the feta for cojita or goats cheese.
If you don’t like cilantro, swap it for parsley.
Add in any other veggies you have in your fridge!

Tips!

Drain and rinse the black beans well. They can be a little salty when they come out of the can.
Use fresh lime juice, not bottled. It is so much more flavorful and zingy.

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More Easy Side Dishes

Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
Avocado Corn Salad
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Avocado Corn Salsa
Green Beans and Bacon Recipe

If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!

Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes halved
▢ 10 ounces frozen corn cooked according to package instructions
▢ 12 ounces crumbled feta
▢ 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
▢ 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
▢ 1/4 cup lime juice
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 2 teaspoons sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

Instructions

Stir together the tomatoes, corn, feta, black beans, and cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, sugar, and garlic.
Pour the sauce mixture over the salad and use a wooden spoon to fully coat.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir before serving.

Becky’s Tips

Drain and rinse the black beans well. They can be a little salty when they come out of the can.
Use fresh lime juice, not bottled. It is so much more flavorful and zingy.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Confetti Corn Salad (Tomato Corn Salad Recipe)

Ingredients

10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes halved
10 ounces frozen corn cooked according to package instructions
12 ounces crumbled feta
15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

Instructions

Stir together the tomatoes, corn, feta, black beans, and cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, sugar, and garlic.
Pour the sauce mixture over the salad and use a wooden spoon to fully coat.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir before serving.

Notes

Drain and rinse the black beans well. They can be a little salty when they come out of the can.
Use fresh lime juice, not bottled. It is so much more flavorful and zingy.

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!