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    Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

    Published: Jul 14, 2020 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!

    This is an easy corn salad with a Mediterranean twist.

    When it comes to salads, I want it all: I want something bright and refreshing with a zing that’s also a bit sweet. I like to add herbs, legumes, and citrus to my salads to make them even more interesting, like our popular tabouli, lentil salad or Mediterranean three bean salad. Today’s recipe is a tasty summer corn salad with a Mediterranean twist. It’s simple, yet so delicious! 

    Table Of Contents:
    • About this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving suggestions
    • More Salad Recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

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    About this recipe

    When I was living in Istanbul I learned a lot about Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Salads such as gavurdagi or potato salad have a special place in Turkish cuisine, in which they are often served as appetizers. This easy Mediterranean corn salad recipe was passed along by a Turkish friend of mine back and remains a favorite. The ingredients are simple but when combined together and tossed with a zesty lemony dressing, it truly becomes the perfect summer salad. 

    The dressing for this Mediterranean corn salad is made with olive oil, lemon juice, aleppo pepper and salt.

    Ingredients

    To make the salad, mix all the ingredients together and toss with the dressing.

    To make this salad, you need only a few ingredients:

    • Libby’s Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and sliced carrots: This is the base of our salad. These vegetables are sweet so we are going to balance the flavors with a zesty dressing.
    • Roasted red peppers: You can use jarred roasted red peppers or simply roast them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.
    • Olives: I used green olives but kalamata olives work too.

    Variations

    You can add other ingredients to this salad. Here are a few suggestions:

    • Add grilled chicken or leftover chicken to this corn salad to turn it into a whole meal.
    • Want to make it for a crowd? Add a couple heads of lettuce and feed a crowd!
    • Add other vegetables such as cucumbers, avocados or broccoli for more flavor.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this salad ahead of time?

    You can make this salad a few hours to a day ahead. To keep the flavors fresh, I suggest you keep the dressing separated until you’re ready to serve. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix using a large spoon right before serving. 

    Can I use any other herbs?

    Yes! Herbs are used liberally in Mediterranean cooking. For this recipe you can use parsley, mint, green onions or a combination of the three.

    Can I freeze this salad?

    Corn salad doesn't freeze well and would lose its texture, therefore it's best to make and serve it right away or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

    I used libby's sweet corn and carrots for this recipe.

    Serving suggestions

    This corn salad is the perfect accompaniment to our favorite summer dishes such as spatchcock chicken, grilled Greek chicken, beef shish kabobs and salmon kabobs. You can also serve it alongside other delicious Turkish dishes such as borek, zucchini fritters or gozleme. 

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 284 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can Libby’s Whole Kernel Sweet Corn 
    • 1 can Libby’s Sliced Carrots
    • ⅓ cup roasted red peppers cut into small pieces
    • ⅓ cup parsley chopped
    • ½ cup green olives

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place the corn, carrots, chopped roasted peppers, olives and parsley in a large bowl. Combine the ingredients using a large spoon.
    • Make the dressing by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, Aleppo pepper and salt in a small jar.
    • Pour over the salad and mix well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to combine.
    • Serve cold.

    Notes

    • In case you don't have Aleppo pepper, use chili pepper flakes. 
    • To make this salad ahead of time, mix all the salad ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate. Keep the dressing separately and mix it with the salad right before serving.
    • You can serve this salad with kebabs, grilled chicken or fish. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 809mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11072IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

    I used Libby’s Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Libby’s Sliced Carrots for this salad which made this whole process faster, easier and more delicious. Using these Libby’s ingredients made it easier and more affordable to eat healthier, and as a result, possibly to recreate the recipe year-round!  Learn more about how Libby’s Vegetables can help you transform pantry staples into something special, make mealtime easy and yummy, and help you explore internationally inspired recipes here!

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    Comments

    1. Mindee Taylor

      August 19, 2021 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      We ate this will a bag of tortilla chips! Perfect alternative to salsa!

      Reply
    2. Wajeeha Nadeem

      August 19, 2021 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      This was such a good salad. I love corn, so I think this is going to be one of my favorite salads from now on!

      Reply
    3. Shashi

      August 19, 2021 at 11:04 am

      I simply love a good corn salad and yours looks so delicious - not to mention so easy!

      Reply
    4. veenaazmanov

      August 19, 2021 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      This salad looks colorful and combination of healthy veggies and perfect dressing makes it yum.

      Reply
    5. Nathan

      August 19, 2021 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      I don't eat corn salad very often but this looks absolutely incredible, and so perfect for summer! Love that you can use canned ingredients to cut down on prep time, that's so convenient.

      Reply
    6. Gina

      August 03, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      I could eat this all summer long! So good!

      Reply
    7. wilhelmina

      August 03, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an easy and delicious side dish! I even had everything I needed in my pantry, I love it when that happens!

      Reply
    8. Annissa

      July 17, 2020 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      What a great way to make use of all of the in season veggies! The corn and tomatoes are in peak season. I can't wait to use them in this recipe.

      Reply
    9. Kathryn Donangelo

      July 17, 2020 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      This salad was delicious and I didn't even need to go to the store to get the ingredients- I had them all! 🙂 So refreshing and veggie packed- thank you!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        July 20, 2020 at 9:13 am

        Yay! Happy you like this!

        Reply
    10. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      July 17, 2020 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      What a great salad - and how nice when you can use up those cans of veggies from the cupboard, especially now. Easy to prep & handy ingredients! Yum!

      Reply
    11. Angela

      July 17, 2020 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      This salad is so fast to throw together. The flavors just get better as it sits in the refrigerator overnight.

      Reply
    12. Stephanie

      July 17, 2020 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect salad to go with any summer get-together! It was a hit at my family reunion, and so easy to make ahead and just pour the dressing on when ready to serve.

      Reply

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