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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Sweet Corn and Cherry Arugula Salad

    Modified: Jun 12, 2024 · Published: Jul 22, 2018 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    With spicy arugula, salty feta cheese, and balsamic vinegar, this Sweet Corn and Cherry Arugula Salad combines delicious flavors and textures for a winning dish. Featuring seasonal produce, it’s an ideal summer recipe to serve as a side or bulk up with additions for a main dish.

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    I’m a sucker for fresh cherries! Every year, I look forward to the end of May when they start to pop up at the store. Juicy and sweet, cherries make the perfect snack on a warm, sunny day.

    They’re also a wonderful companion to vegetables, particularly spicy arugula and fresh sweet corn. These three seasonal stars shine so much together, they don’t even need many other ingredients to make a remarkable dish.

    So if you’re looking for a simple dish that still packs a ton of flavor, this cherry arugula salad is for you! It’s the epitome of hassle-free summer cooking.

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    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Fresh cherries: Taking the pits out of cherries is pretty much my least favorite kitchen task. If you eat a lot of cherries like I do, I highly recommend a cherry pitter! It’s such a game changer. If you don’t have a cherry pitter, you can push a stainless steel straw straight down through the center of each cherry to remove the pit.
    • Sweet corn: I love using fresh corn, but frozen also works for this recipe since you gently cook the corn before adding it to the salad anyway. If you’re using fresh corn, use a serrated knife to slice the corn kernels off the cob, and do this over a plate. This is the easiest way to prep the corn without making a mess.
    • Feta cheese: Feel free substitute goat, mozzarella, or parmesan cheese. You can even serve your cherry arugula salad with balls of burrata for a different twist if desired.
    • Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar: For a shortcut, use store-bought balsamic dressing.
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    arugula, corn kernels, cherries, and feta cheese in a mixing bowl

    Storage and Prep Ahed

    Sweet Corn and Cherry Arugula Salad tastes best when you eat it immediately after you make it. If you plan to make the recipe a few hours or even a day before you serve it, combine everything except the dressing in an airtight container and store in the fridge. When you want to eat it, toss in the dressing and enjoy!

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    For another cherry + veggie dish, check out my Jicama Cherry Salsa. And if you’re in the mood for more arugula, see my Quinoa Arugula Salad with Pineapple or the 15 Minute Arugula Parmesan Pita Pizzas.

    For more ways to use sweet corn, I think you’ll love the Blueberry Sweet Corn Frozen Yogurt Bark or the Grilled Sweet Corn with Cilantro Chimichurri.

    If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear how you like it! Please rate/review using the stars on the recipe card or in the comments sections. For more recipes like this, sign up for the weekly newsletter while you’re here.

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    Sweet Corn and Cherry Arugula Salad

    A tasty salad with cherries and feta, sweet corn, and balsamic dressing.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 as a side
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients 

    • 3 ears sweet corn - kernels removed from cob, about 2.5 cups
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil - divided
    • 2 cups cherries - pitted and halved
    • 8 cups arugula
    • 1 cup feta cheese - crumbled
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    Instructions

    • Peel the corn and remove any threads. Use a serrated knife to slice the kernels off each cob over a large plate or cutting board. Alternatively, you can use frozen corn.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the corn to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until slightly browned. Remove from heat.
    • While the corn is cooking, prep the cherries by using a cherry pitter or pushing a stainless steel straw through the center of each cherry to remove the pit. Slice each one in half.
    • In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cherries, corn, and feta cheese.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the other 2 tablespoons olive oil and the balsamic vinegar and pour this over the salad. Toss until well coated. Enjoy!
    • Leave a rating or review by tapping the stars on this recipe card (above) or in the comments section (at the end of the post)!

    Notes

    • You can adjust the amounts of ingredients based on your personal preferences. If you prep this in advance, do not add the dressing until you plan to eat it to prevent it from getting soggy. 
    • Serve as a side dish or add protein, such as chicken, beans, or salmon, to bulk it up into a main dish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Leslie Levinson

      May 18, 2024 at 9:08 pm

      This is my all time favorite summer salad. Fresh, healthy and delicious. Not to mention I always have these ingredients in my refrigerator during the summer. Yum!

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        May 23, 2024 at 1:55 pm

        Hi Leslie, that’s great to hear! I love this one too! Thanks so much for your review.

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    2. Jenny Streit

      August 04, 2018 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      The photo was so pretty, you inspired me to make this for dinner last night. It was delicious. What a terrific and unexpected flavor and texture combination.

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      • Lizzie

        August 04, 2018 at 11:46 am

        5 stars
        I’m so glad that you liked it!!! I have to say it’s one of my favorite salads I’ve made for the blog…gotta love cherry season! 🙂

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    3. Farrah

      July 25, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      I’m definitely loving the sound of this salad! I love cherries and arugula! :]

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      • Lizzie

        July 26, 2018 at 9:33 am

        Thanks so much! It really is a great flavor combination!

        Reply

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