Thai Chili Summer Corn Salad

Published 7/19/2023 Like our famous street corn salad, there is no question that this summer corn salad is a favorite of many with how easy it is to make in no time at all. We love the sweet and tangy dressing. It is made with curry paste and chili sauce that will wow your taste buds. Living in the Midwest, it’s inevitable that by the time August ends and September comes, we’re overflowing with corn on the cob. You will catch us making our grilled corn on the cob for extra juicy, flavorful corn kernels.

What You Need for Summer Corn Salad

Large mixing bowl: grab your favorite mixing bowl and toss all of the ingredients in it. If you have a mixing bowl with a cover, even better. Grilled corn on the cob: this salad is truly best with fresh grilled corn (leftover or made and then cooled). But, if you have to use thawed frozen corn, that’s ok, too. Curry paste: the key ingredient in the dressing for this salad is green curry paste. We like the Thai kitchen brand is our favorite, but any will do.

Variations + Substitutions

Though the corn is key to this recipe, you can change up the other vegetables in this recipe based on what you have in your fridge. Curry Paste If you don’t have green curry paste, red curry paste is a great substitute. The flavor will vary, but it will still taste delicious.

Storage

Refrigerator: Place the corn salad in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This will help maintain its freshness and prevent it from drying out. Stored properly, the corn salad should last for about 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Grilled Corn Mason jars: Mason jars are a great option for storing individual servings of corn salad. Mason jar salads can last for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Freezing: While freezing corn salad is not recommended as the texture and quality of the vegetables may suffer, you can freeze the salad without the dressing. Prepare and store the components separately, and when you’re ready to enjoy the salad, thaw the vegetables, assemble the salad, and add the dressing just before serving. Remember to always use fresh, high-quality ingredients when making salads and discard any leftovers that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours to ensure food safety. Spatchcock Chicken: this spatchcock chicken is flavorful, easy to pop in the oven, and served alongside this delicious summer corn salad. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: keep the oven off and pop these air fryer chicken thighs into the air fryer for minutes. It is a great protein option to serve with this summer corn salad.
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers: looking for a vegetarian option to serve with this corn salad? This black bean quinoa burger is a great veggie option.