5.0 from 12 votes
Summer Corn & Arugula Salad
A refreshing, sweet, and easy-to-make fresh corn and arugula salad that is the perfect healthy summer dish. Made with simple, good-for-you ingredients, like sweet tomatoes, fresh cut corn kernels, crisp red onion, and dressed in a light homemade vinaigrette. Plus, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. The perfect flavorful side for everyone!
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn shucked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 4 oz baby arugula
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ a lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add in corn and cook for 3 minutes. Then drain and quickly transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the corn from further cooking.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dressing in a small jar. Add the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
- When the corn is cool, pat dry and cut the kernels off the cob by carefully cutting close to the cob.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the baby arugula, cooled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing on top and gently toss to combine. Make sure to leave some large pieces of corn.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours to develop flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve cold or at room temperature; enjoy!
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Notes
- Highly recommend using fresh corn off the cobb; 4 - 5 cups of defrosted frozen corn would work.
- Can substitute white wine vinegar with red wine vinegar.
- TO STORE: in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 - 3 days. Do not freeze.
- Optional add-ins: avocado, chickpeas, beans, grilled chicken, feta cheese, goat cheese, and bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.