When summer vegetables are at their best, simple recipes are often the most delicious. This Fresh Summer Corn Salad with Zucchini, Tomatoes & Feta combines sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp zucchini, creamy feta cheese, and fresh greens with a bright homemade vinaigrette made with Lemon Olive Oil and Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar.
Colorful, refreshing, and easy to prepare, this summer corn salad is perfect for backyard cookouts, family dinners, picnics, or an easy lunch. It also makes a beautiful side dish for grilled chicken, seafood, burgers, or steak.
A Fresh Summer Salad Made with Simple Ingredients
One of the best things about summer cooking is having access to fresh vegetables that need very little preparation. Sweet corn and ripe tomatoes bring natural sweetness to this salad, while zucchini adds a crisp bite and feta gives every forkful a creamy, slightly salty finish.
Instead of using a heavy bottled dressing, we make a quick vinaigrette with flavorful olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Lemon Olive Oil adds a fresh citrus note while Oregano White Balsamic brings gentle acidity and an herbaceous finish that complements the vegetables beautifully.
Why You'll Love This Corn and Zucchini Salad
- Fresh and colorful
- Ready in about 20 minutes
- Perfect for summer entertaining
- Easy to prepare ahead of time
- Delicious served as a side dish or light lunch
- A great way to use fresh corn, zucchini, and garden tomatoes
- Finished with a simple homemade olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette
The Secret Is in the Dressing
A flavorful olive oil and balsamic vinegar can completely transform a simple bowl of vegetables. Lemon Olive Oil adds bright citrus flavor without needing to squeeze fresh lemons, while Oregano White Balsamic contributes a lightly sweet and savory herbal note.
The combination is especially delicious with tomatoes, zucchini, corn, feta, grilled vegetables, chicken, and seafood.
What to Serve with Corn, Tomato and Feta Salad
This salad is incredibly versatile. Try serving it alongside:
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled shrimp or salmon
- Steak tips
- Burgers
- Grilled sausages
- Fresh crusty bread
- A summer charcuterie board
You can also turn the salad into a complete meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, chickpeas, or sliced steak.
Can You Make Corn Salad Ahead of Time?
Yes. Prepare the vegetables several hours ahead and keep them refrigerated. For the freshest texture, store the greens, feta, and dressing separately. Toss everything together shortly before serving.
The Lemon Olive Oil and Oregano White Balsamic vinaigrette can also be prepared ahead of time and kept in a covered jar. Shake or whisk the dressing again before adding it to the salad.
Make It Your Own
Summer salads are easy to customize. Try adding diced avocado, sliced cucumber, red onion, fresh basil, chickpeas, grilled chicken, toasted walnuts, or fresh peaches.
You can even grill the corn and zucchini before adding them to the salad for a smoky variation that's perfect for a summer barbecue.
Fresh Summer Flavor from The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Great salads don't need complicated dressings. Starting with quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar makes it easy to create fresh, flavorful meals at home.
Stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, Massachusetts to taste our olive oils and balsamic vinegars and discover combinations for salads, marinades, grilling, vegetables, appetizers, and everyday cooking.
This Fresh Summer Corn Salad is proof that a handful of seasonal ingredients and a simple homemade vinaigrette can make something truly delicious.
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