Although the only visual proof my husband and I have of taking a babymoon a couple months back is a picture of my iced tea cheersing his Hendrick’s martini, it happened! 24 hours in Kansas City, Missouri — they never saw us coming. Probably because our visit was so short that the city could have blinked and missed it, but it was a great time nonetheless. After checking into our hotel we bellied up to the bar at Cooper’s Hawk for lunch. There are many local restaurants in KC but Cooper’s has a great GF menu, and I was hangry, so inside we went. I ordered the Napa Chicken Salad which doesn’t sound particularly life changing but it was magical. Not because of the chicken or greens, but because everything but the kitchen sink was loaded on top. That said, this salad is all about the toppings. Napa Sweet Corn Salad is my at-home recreation and it’s so delicious that I promise it’ll become your new go-to summer side dish / potluck salad.
Raw Sweet Corn Salad
Summer is synonymous with sweet corn season here in the state of Iowa. Did you know that less then 1% of all the corn grown here is sweet corn? Some food for thought, har. Iowa sweet corn is so candy-sweet and tender that I like to eat it raw like in this salad. Yes, you can eat raw fresh sweet corn. It’s sweet and crispy — such a treat! That said, raw sweet corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, avocados, chopped apples, almonds, green onions, and fresh basil are drizzled in a 4 ingredient homemade Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette to create the crunchy, crispy, creamy, fresh, healthy, and delicious side dish that’s perfect for serving with dinner, or taking with you to a summer BBQ, potluck, or picnic.
How to Make Napa Sweet Corn Salad
Start by adding all the goodies into a big bowl – that’s:
Sweet corn kernels Cherry or grape tomatoes Chopped green onions Chopped avocado Chopped red apple Sliced or chopped almonds Chopped fresh basil
How to Slice Kernels Off the Cob — No Mess!
Next shake or whisk up the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette to drizzle on top – that’s:
Extra virgin olive oil Apple cider vinegar Honey Dijon mustard Salt and pepper.
Taste then add more honey if you like, though remember the sweet corn and apple add sweetness to the salad.
Drizzle your desired amount of dressing on top then toss everything to combine and serve it on up. Take to a summer picnic or potluck, or serve with dinner (this dish pairs perfectly with grilled meats, if I do say so myself!) No matter how ya eat it, I hope you love this bright and colorful, healthy summer salad — enjoy!
More Summery Side Dishes
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd Sweet Corn Caprese Salad Best Baked Beans EVER Cucumber and Tomato Salad Marinated Vegetable Salad Jennifer Aniston Salad Peach Caprese Salad Mojito Fruit Salad
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