Just what the blogosphere needs right now - another corn salad! But this sweet, savory, and herbal side dish will fit into any BBQ party menu this summer and is SO, so good.
CHEESE! I’m incorporating some CHEESE back into my diet! And oh my lord, the tangy, umami, delicious flavors of cheese have never tasted so good. Just a little bit goes a long way! If you’ve kept up with DCC for a while, you’ll know that I’ve learned to quell my rheumatoid arthritis joint pain through nutrition and healthy habits. So when I’m feeling good and the inflammation is down, I try to incorporate those foods back into my life again. Granted - I’m still feeling the arthritis in my right wrist and shoulder, but I just really wanted to have some cheese on my salads again. So there.
Also, remember the gigantic basil plant that’s been sprouting itself up in my kitchen? Well I have yet to manage to kill it (score!) so we’ve had basil recipes up the wazoo. There’s something about summer produce that just over produces (nice pun there) and by the end of summer you’re like I CANNOT HANDLE ONE MORE ZUCCHINI. I’m hoping that doesn’t happen with me and my basil plant, or me and corn. It’s certainly not going to happen with me and cheese.
The two best things about this salad are that a) it comes together super quickly and b) it’s a huge crowd-pleaser. We ate it on the sailing trip and it held up super well over several days, and is served best at room temperature. I even made this easier on myself and use the pre-made fire roasted corn from Trader Joe’s, but I provided directions in the recipes if you’re feeling more adventurous and want to roast your own corn (also super easy). This is a great healthy side dish for burgers or hot dogs, but it also works well next to Mexican dishes, or kebabs as well. Depending on your type of 4th of July soiree!
When you read this, I’ll be finishing up work in Olympia, driving to Seattle, and hopping on another cross-country flight - this time to NYC! Have a great fourth of July holiday, and in honor of America’s great appetite, cheers to many a delicious holiday!
- 4 ears of corn, roasted and kernels cut off (I cheated and used pre-made fire roasted corn from Trader Joe's this time around!)
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Place corn ears in oven (husks removed) for about 30 minutes
- Let cool completely before using a knife to remove kernels
- Mix kernels with chopped basil and shallot
- Sprinkle on the feta and drizzle the olive oil
- Toss lightly with a little salt and pepper, and serve!
If you like this, you’ll love: Warm Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Hazelnuts
Thanks for stopping by! 
This sounds and looks (if I could eat pictures!!) SO delicious! I just experimented with a Mexican street corn salad last week and loved it — this is similar but I love that you use basil and feta (because they are two of the best things ever)! So glad I discovered your blog, it’s so great! <3
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Oh my gosh, Dani! You put in here all things I love! I am completely in love with this roasted corn basil feta salad! Yummy, vibrant, delish and healthy share! Loving it!
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Thank you! It was really such a simple but standout recipe.
Corn salads are my absolute favorite! I love getting fresh corn from the farmer’s market, so good! This salad looks delicious. I love the addition of basil and feta!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Quinoa Caprese Salad
Nothing tastes more like summer than CORN.
I’ve never roasted corn before. Grilled it a hundred times, but never roasted it. This looks fantastic, and perfect for this weekend! Thanks for sharing. And yay, for getting to eat some cheese! Life’s sweet rewards;)
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Roasting is super easy, and makes for a lot less cleanup! I know - sometimes it is the little things
I LOVE roasted corn! This recipe looks awesome. I’m new to your blog, and didn’t know that you have to deal with rheumatoid arthritis. It’s interesting that the symptoms can be managed via diet!
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It’s been such an interesting journey figuring out what works for my body and what doesn’t!
Oh my gosh this salad looks so fresh and flavorful!! This sounds so perfect. Totally making soon!
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It really is so fresh and delicious! Let me know if you make it!
Cheese is always a great thing to add back into the diet! I do know how it is to need to eliminate certain food items from the diet (or reduce them) as I have a problem with lactose. Milk and ice cream almost always bother me. I can usually get away with eating cheese but sometimes I have to cut back on that, too. Boo!
PS, I for one will say I am not sick of any of the corn salad recipes. Bring ’em on! Love the use of basil and feta in your corn salad, Dani!
Julie | Small Green Kitchen recently posted…Vanilla Almond Granola
Sounds like we’ve got the same intolerances. Cheese so far has been OK!
No this is a summer salad! I am loving roasting corn at the moment, especially to add to salads like this.
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Roasting corn is so easy - much simpler than lugging a huge pot of water across your kitchen to boil!
I always welcome more corn salads for my repertoire, there is always room for another!
Corn and basil is such a great combo!
Cara’s Healthy Cravings recently posted…Two Super Summer Salads
Haha, agreed. Glad we’re on the same page!
This recipe looks so good! Roasted corn is the best, especially in the summer. Did you ever go to Pacifico Cantina on Barrack’s Row when you lived in DC? Their Mexican Street Corn is amazing! (and their margaritas, too!)
Lauren | Just a Pinch recently posted…Peanut butter banana smoothie
No I didn’t! I should check that out the next time I’m there! I spent very little time in Eastern Market…I was always stuck in NW
I LOVE that you came up with a different take on a corn salad! I’m always looking for ways to jazz it up and break out of our boring corn on the cob rut.
Safe travels!
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Thank you! It was so delicious!