Crispy Corn Salad
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Crispy Corn Salad is a perfect mix of textures and tastes. Golden, smoky corn meets crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, all tied together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. It’s easy to make, colorful, and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
For the crispy corn
- 1 can corn rinsed and well drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
For the salad
- ½ small head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers diced
- 10 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 100 g feta cheese cubed
- 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
For the dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn – Rinse and drain the corn, pat dry, then toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Air Fry – Place the corn in the air fryer basket and cook at 220°C (425°F), shaking occasionally, until golden and crisp with slightly charred edges.
- Prepare the Salad – Combine chopped iceberg lettuce, diced avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, and chopped dill in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Make the Dressing – Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, pressed garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad – Pour the dressing over the salad, toss lightly, add crispy corn on top, and mix gently before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 557mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 2mg
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