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Corn and Cucumber Picnic Salad

Corn and Cucumber Picnic Salad That's Refreshingly Simple

Enjoy a vibrant, refreshing Corn and Cucumber Picnic Salad that's perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 105

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn fresh, canned, or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 large Cucumber peeled if desired
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing homemade or store-bought
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Chickpeas drained and rinsed

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the sweet corn in boiling water for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and cool in an ice bath.
  2. Chop the cucumbers, red peppers, and green peppers into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red onion finely.
  3. Add the cooled corn to the bowl with chopped vegetables. Pour in enough Italian dressing to coat the mixture.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
  5. Before serving, stir to redistribute the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This salad is best served cold and can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors.

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