This fantastic and fresh corn feta salad recipe is a great simple side dish! You'll combine sweet corn, fresh herbs, jalapeno, and crumbly feta for a fantastic salad recipe.
You don't even need to cook the corn as sweet corn can be eaten fresh. It's as simple as chopping a few ingredients and stirring them together. I like this salad as a light lunch or a side dish for grilled chicken or steak.
Want more great summer salads? Try our Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe or check out our post on Fresh Summer Salads.

Sweet Corn Salad Features
- This corn and feta salad with jalapeños is bright and flavorful, showcasing one of the summer's most delicious vegetables - sweet corn.
- Sweet corn has a higher sugar content than regular corn and can be eaten raw. It has a kind of milky flavor and is very tender. If you're used to grilling or roasting your sweet corn, this will be a fun new way to enjoy it.
- This salad, full of fresh veggies, is ready in just a few minutes and it saves well in the refrigerator making it an easy salad for a picnic or summer BBQs. It will be welcomed on any dinner table.
Corn Feta Salad Ingredients
- Fresh Sweet Corn (you'll use raw corn, no need to cook it)
- Feta Cheese
- Fresh Parsley
- Jalapeno
- Fresh Mint
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Flaky Sea Salt
- Fresh Lime Juice
See the recipe card for quantities.


Substitutions & Variations
- Onion - if you want to add the sharp notes of an onion to this dish, I recommend finely chopped red onion, shallots, or green onions.
- Herbs - you can add additional fresh herbs to this recipe, fresh basil and fresh cilantro both work well.
- Lemon - you can swap the lime juice for lemon juice, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.
- Spices - feel free to punch of the flavors of this salad by adding ground black pepper, paprika, or sumac to this recipe.
- Veggies - feel free to add other fresh vegetables you have on hand like juicy tomatoes or bright bell pepper.
More Delicious Sweet Corn Recipes
- Grilled Corn in the Husk - the easiest way to cook sweet corn!
- Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad - this delicious corn, black bean, and avocado salad is a summer favorite.
- Corn Chicken Chowder - this cozy chowder is a real treat!
If you try this corn and feta salad recipe, let us know! Connect with us on Instagram and share your photos or leave us a rating.

Corn Feta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh sweet corn
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- juice from 1 lime
Instructions
- Place a small bowl, flipped upside down, inside a larger bowl. Angle the corn cob and slice the corn off the cob. Remove the small bowl and leave the corn kernels in the large bowl.
- Add the feta cheese, parsley, jalapeño, and mint to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Pour the olive oil over the salad, sprinkle on the flaky sea salt, and squeeze on the lime juice. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
Leave a Reply