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By: MadelinePosted: 06/30/2022Updated: 06/30/2022

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This Summer Corn Salad will be your new favorite side dish! This simple corn and tomato salad is made with pastina and fresh basil and is loaded with flavor.

Summer corn salad in a serving bowl

Make this fresh corn salad for the perfect summer side dish

Whether you are headed to a potluck backyard barbecue or just serving your own family, this summer corn salad is the perfect side dish. It is bursting with all of the fresh flavors of summer.

The cooked sweet corn is the perfect compliment to the acidic cherry tomatoes. The fresh basil adds a punch of flavor and the cool cucumber rounds it all out.

It is made with a simple pastina to make it hearty and filling. This corn tomato salad is completely vegan on its own, but you can add cheese to it if you want!

Above view of ingredients for fresh corn salad

Kitchen tools

  • Large pot and medium sauce pot
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon for mixing

How to serve

This summer corn salad is the ultimate side dish. Serve it with all of your favorite grilled proteins. I also like to serve it with a simple green salad to boost the veggies in the meal.

Some of my favorite grilled meats to serve with this corn pasta salad are:

  • Grilled Surf and Turf Skewers
  • Balsamic Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Ingredients for corn and tomato salad in a mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • Fresh sweet corn
  • Pastina pasta
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh basil
  • White balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Ingredient substitutions

I think pastina the perfect size and shape for this recipe, but feel free to use any kind of pasta you like! I think mini shells or stelline would be perfect in this recipe.

You can also use any type of tomatoes for this corn and tomato salad. When I have fresh heirloom tomatoes from my garden, I plan on using those chopped up in place of the cherry tomatoes.

For extra flavor, mix in any of your favorite crumbled cheeses. I think crumbled goat cheese or crumbled feta would work best.

Corn tomato salad tossed in a mixing bowl

How to make summer corn salad

Step 1: Cook pastina and corn

To begin, fill a large pot and a medium sauce pot with salted water. Bring both pots to a boil.

Then, when the water is boiling, place the corn in one pot and the pastina in the other pot. Cook pastina according to package instructions and boil corn until it is fork tender.

Step 2: Prep fresh veggies

While they cook, cut cherry tomatoes into quarters and chop the cucumber into small pieces. Then, remove cooked corn from the pot and allow it to cool.

Step 3: mix it all together

Drain pastina and place in a large mixing bowl. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil in with the pastina and allow it to cool.

Next, cut the corn kernels off the cobs and mix the corn, tomatoes, and cucumber in with the pastina. Cut basil into ribbons and mix in.

Finally, pour in 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of white balsamic vinegar. Toss again and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fresh corn salad in a serving bowl with a spoon

Storage

Store this fresh corn salad in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to serve it chilled or at room temperature.

To refresh this salad after it sits in the fridge, toss it with a splash of vinegar and olive oil and place fresh basil on top.

Check out these other summer side dish

  • Quinoa Chickpea Salad
  • Herb and Mustard Potato Salad
  • Grilled Watermelon Salad
  • Sourdough Panzanella Salad

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Ingredients for corn and tomato salad in a mixing bowl
Recipe

Summer Corn Salad

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

Make a delicious and fresh summer corn salad with simple ingredients!

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 25 minutes
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Servings: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 3 ears of sweet corn – husks removed
  • 1 cup dry pastina pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 seedless english cucumber
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (separated)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot and a medium sauce pot with salted water. Bring both pots to a boil. When the water is boiling, place the corn in one pot and the pastina in the other pot.
  2. Cook pastina according to package instructions and boil corn until it is fork tender.
  3. While they cook, cut cherry tomatoes into quarters and chop the cucumber into small pieces. 
  4. Remove cooked corn from the pot and allow it to cool. Drain pastina and place in a large mixing bowl. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil in with the pastina and allow it to cool.
  5. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and mix the corn, tomatoes, and cucumber in with the pastina. Cut basil into ribbons and mix in.
  6. Pour in 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of white balsamic vinegar. Toss again and season with salt and pepper to taste.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Colleen says

    Posted on 6/30 at 1:51 pm

    I didn’t have pastina, I substituted orzo and it was excellent. This will be on repeat this summer at this house!
    Thanks for the great recipe

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/6 at 3:27 pm

      glad it worked great still! thanks Colleen!

      Reply
  2. Kaitlin J says

    Posted on 7/3 at 7:27 pm

    Delicious and refreshing side dish. Easy to make with great flavors and veggies!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/6 at 3:32 pm

      thanks Kaitlin!

      Reply
  3. Jillian says

    Posted on 7/5 at 8:05 pm

    So refreshing and delicious! Will definitely make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/6 at 3:34 pm

      thanks Jillian!

      Reply
  4. Caitlin says

    Posted on 7/15 at 6:14 pm

    This is my new staple side dish!!! Love love love. Bringing to a summer family cookout tonight.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/18 at 8:54 pm

      yay!! thank you!!

      Reply

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