Blackened Corn Salad with Feta
Prepare to be a-maized! | 2 Servings
- Milk
- Eggs
Corn is a stellar side. You can do basically anything with it, and the crowd goes wild! While we love creamed corn and corn on the cob, this flavor-packed corn salad might just be our favorite way to serve these golden kernels. To start, sweet corn and shallot are charred with Cajun spices to add texture and flavor. You’ll toss it all with tangy ranch dressing, fresh lemon juice, and deliciously briny feta cheese for a side that can’t be beat. Talk about hitting all the flavor notes! Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving.
Ingredients
4 ounce
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Corn
3 ounce
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Milk)
1 unit
Lemon
2 ounce
Shallot
1 unit
Blackening Spice
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce. Drain corn, then pat dry with paper towels. Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot. Quarter lemon. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over high heat. Add corn and shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is slightly charred and shallot begins to soften, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Stir in Blackening Spice and a pinch of salt; cook until corn is golden and charred in spots, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer blackened corn mixture to a large bowl; let cool at least 5 minutes. Stir in dressing, half the feta, and juice from two lemon wedges; taste and season with salt. Sprinkle with remaining feta and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the unique blend of blackened spices, ranch, and feta with corn. Some found it tangy or intense; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though a few had trouble blackening the corn without sticking. Consider using a non-stick pan.
- Suggestions: Try adding chopped bacon, butter, red bell pepper, or cilantro for extra flavor. Some preferred less ranch dressing for a lighter taste.
- Portions: Generous serving size; consider halving the recipe for smaller households or as a side dish.
- Serving ideas: Works great as a dip with tortilla chips or paired with Mexican dishes for a tasty summer side 🌽.
Reviews from our home cooks
We got purple tortilla chips like you send with some meals, 10/10 recommend the pairing. Was really good with kettle chips as well. Definitely better as a 'dip' than a 'salad.' Was able to make in 2 batches since everything came in 2s (except the seasoning which was easy enough to split). Extremely easy to make, we made round 2 as a literal midnight snack and it was phenomenal
This is a great side. It wasn't so "blackened" that my kids wouldn't eat it, and I think the ranch dressing mix tones that down. I would definitely order again.
This was so yummy!! I love roasted or grilled corn. The ranch dressing on this was really delightful. Perfect for the summer time.
Really good. I made 1/2 of recipe for 2 servings. Next time I will start with chopped bacon in pan and a pat of butter prior to cheese.
The blackened spices, ranch and feta really worked with the corn. Delicious addition to our lunches.
Huge portion for two. Next time I'd only make half of it. But tastes great! 👍
An interesting new meal for us. We enjoyed the flavors and textures.
Added finely chopped green hot pepper for a kick and chopped cilantro on top
This was very good and so easy to make. Paired it with the plant based enchiladas. It was a great meal.
This felt like it was missing something flavor wise. It was also kind-of hard to blacken the corn, it kept sticking even on medium low heat.
