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The BEST Corn Salad Recipe

A delicious Browned Butter and Halloumi Summer Corn Salad Recipe that takes under 30 minutes to make. It's the perfect summer salad that can accompany virtually anything!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces halloumi
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 heaping cups sweet corn 3 to 4 cobs of corn
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • zest of 1 lime optional

Instructions

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  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once skillet is hot, add halloumi and sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Remove from heat and cube into bite sized pieces.
  2. Lower heat to medium heat and add butter. Allow butter to melt and toast until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add corn and toss together. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chives and cilantro.
  4. Fold in cubed halloumi. Finish with fresh lime zest, if using. Serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions
  • This dish can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. When ready to serve, you can either serve it straight from the refrigerator or slightly warm it up in a skillet, over, medium heat, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • If making this dish ahead of time, we recommend adding the herbs and lime zest to the dish the day you serve it for maximum freshness.
  • Variations for Our Corn Salad
  • We use fresh corn in our recipe, but you can definitely use canned corn that has been rinsed and drained, or you can use frozen corn that has been thawed. Both alternatives will give you delicious results!
  • If you can't find halloumi, you can use another salty, dry cheese like cotija or ricotta salata. Instead of pan searing and chopping either alternatives, just crumble and fold either cheese into the corn mixture.
  • Sliced green onions can be used instead of chives.

Nutrition Information

Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 218IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 191mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 218IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 191mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.