Make Ahead
Corn Salad with Cilantro & Caramelized Onions
Popular on Food52
100 Reviews
Miss_Karen
September 28, 2020
YUM! I halved this recipe since there are only two foodies in my home. I also had to swap parsley for the cilantro (because cilantro is vile.)
Roy C.
November 20, 2018
Just found this recipe and could not wait to try it. I had to use frozen corn and substituted for the pancetta. O.M.G.! What a delightful salad! Can hardly wait till fresh corn is plentiful again.
Megan
July 9, 2016
This was so good. I used bacon because I'm cooking on an island and no access to pancetta. I added some halved cherry tomatoes as well. It was a hit! Thank you for this recipe!
tjm
December 7, 2014
This is a great recipe. I used Trader Joe's frozen corn and substituted bacon instead of Pancetta. Served it with Fish Salpicon by Merrill Stubbs. Everyone loved it! Thank you for this recipe.
Mulzee
April 27, 2014
Corn season just started here in Australia and this was the first recipe I made. So simple to make and delicious to eat! Thank you!
LeeLeeBee
December 2, 2013
It's almost summer Down Under and I can't wait to start making this recipe again.
DAVILCHICK
September 17, 2011
I was in a rush so I cheated and bought Trader Joe's frozen. Totally yum and easy. Thanks Ms. T!
Ms. T.
September 18, 2011
Thanks--glad you liked it! And good to know that frozen corn is an option--several people have asked about that.
java&foam
August 30, 2011
amanda and merrill were right about this one, i totally found myself sneaking bites of it in the kitchen before i took it out to my guests. its addictive and you cannot stop. thanks for sharing this great idea Ms. T!
mzmecz
August 26, 2011
My husband loves corn but I do not. The caramelized onions were the ingredient that drew me in. Happily, very happily, we were both delighted with the result and will prepare this dish all summer long.
Thanks for a lovely contribution to harmonious living at our house.
Thanks for a lovely contribution to harmonious living at our house.
Bevi
August 22, 2011
I made this for dinner last night. It was wonderful! I cut the recipe by one third because I had 4 ears of corn. It was addictive, a great combination of flavors, and the crisp pancetta
was the star of the dish. I think this combination could be made with either raw corn or grilled corn as well.
was the star of the dish. I think this combination could be made with either raw corn or grilled corn as well.
Bevi
August 22, 2011
And I just made another batch for a neighbor who has the "cilantro tastes like soap" gene, so I made a substitution of parsley for her. It was good - I prefer using cilantro - but at least makes this recipe accessible to the "no cilantro" crowd.
Ms. T.
August 22, 2011
Glad you enjoyed it! My friend Sandra--whose recipe inspired my version--makes it with grilled corn, and our friend Chris--whose recipe inspired Sandra's--makes his with raw corn, so round and round we go :)
Ms. T.
August 22, 2011
Ha ha, yeah, I have some anti-cilantro friends too (I love them anyway), and I have substituted basil before. Not bad, but you can't beat the cilantro!
AntoniaJames
August 22, 2011
Fresh marjoram would be perfect in this, if you don't want to use cilantro. It's corn's best friend, though many people don't realize it. Use just the tiniest amount at first, adding more to taste, especially if you're picking your marjoram leaves off of a plant that's been in full sunlight/heat all day; the flavor of raw marjoram can be intense, especially under those circumstances. I was planning on making this tonight, and have just decided to try it this way! ;o)
Rust Q.
August 22, 2011
Made this tonight and we love it. Think it could also be good with a finely chopped Serrano pepper mixed in
Ms. T.
August 22, 2011
Mmm, that sounds like a nice way to add a little heat. That would probably be good with grilled corn to take it in a Southwestern direction.
ktcita
August 23, 2013
As well as the chill, a little preserved lemon is delicious. It was an accidental combination when I mixed this salad with the Moroccan Carrot Salad with Harissa (also on Food 52) which has harissa paste and preserved lemon. Btw. I love this corn salad. Thanks Ms T.
Ms. T.
August 22, 2011
Thanks for the feedback--I'm so glad to hear that people are trying, enjoying, adding new twists and passing it on :)
@ yasminny: duck bacon sounds like a fantastic substitution! Where do you get duck bacon, I'd like to try that.
@ Lori Hahn: oooh, arugala and cherry tomatoes sound like a great compliment.
@ yasminny: duck bacon sounds like a fantastic substitution! Where do you get duck bacon, I'd like to try that.
@ Lori Hahn: oooh, arugala and cherry tomatoes sound like a great compliment.
Yasmin K.
August 21, 2011
I love this recipe! I substituted duck bacon for pancetta and it worked very well. Addictive said my husband. Thanks for sharing Ms. T!
Miss_Karen
September 28, 2020
Where the heck do you get duck bacon? I could use that in like...everything!
jenniebites
August 21, 2011
mmmmm, the onions carmelized in olive oil AND balsamic? they are amazing. i have a large bowl in front of me right now. i will be sure to pass it on.
Lori H.
August 21, 2011
Yes, this is a winner! Made it for dinner last night and served it over arugula with some sun gold cherry tomatoes!
isabelita
August 21, 2011
Yummm! Cannot wait to try this dish. Caramelized onions and cilantro, delicious.
Mary M.
August 20, 2011
Just made this for supper -- so easy, and wonderfully delicious! This is definitely going to be making a reappearance on our table!
AnnP
August 17, 2011
This salad is so delicious! We tried it for dinner last night but didn't vote because we hadn't tried the other recipe (dairy restrictions) Thanks for sharing!
Ms. T.
August 17, 2011
Wow. I'm beyond thrilled. It has meant so much to me to get all these nice comments from wonderful cooks all over the place. Thank you all for making Food52 such a great community!
And thank you to my friends Chris and Sandra for the recipe inspiration. WE won!
Now on to cherry tomatoes :)
And thank you to my friends Chris and Sandra for the recipe inspiration. WE won!
Now on to cherry tomatoes :)
TheSpicyRD
August 17, 2011
Beautiful recipe! Love the combo of corn and cilantro. Add pancetta and caramelized onions-yum!
Lizthechef
August 17, 2011
Congratulations on your winning recipe - a great contest!
Ms. T.
August 17, 2011
Thank you so much Liz. Your corn pudding was a very worthy opponent--can't wait to try it :)
fiveandspice
August 16, 2011
This salad is really delicious! I was actually starting to get sick of corn in salads (horrors! I know), but this has brought me back around!
Ms. T.
August 16, 2011
Thanks--what a nice compliment :) Best to savor the corn while you can. Before you know it, you'll be sick of butternut squash and longing for the corn days...
Lizthechef
August 13, 2011
Hi, Ms. T, So sorry I missed you in the Bay Area -what a great place to live and cook! Best of luck, Liz
Ms. T.
August 15, 2011
It is indeed a great place to live and cook :) Thanks and best of luck to you also!
TheWimpyVegetarian
August 12, 2011
Many congratulations, Ms. T! This looks really yummy! And I just noticed we're neighbors of a sort - I live in Mill Valley CA too!! I love having another food52er nearby!!
TheWimpyVegetarian
August 15, 2011
Would love to! And I just got finished with a big event this weekend and can now RELAX!
Ms. T.
August 12, 2011
Thank you so much for all the lovely comments. I'm truly touched and honored to get such wonderful feedback from the cooks whose recipes have made me drool for the last several months on Food 52!
BTW, does anyone know what tool they used to cut the corn off the cob in the photo slide show? I think I need one of those! I was planning to post a question on Food Pickle to see who had tips for removing the kernels without cutting them into juicy little bits. Corn pudding is lovely, but not when you are trying to make corn salad!
BTW, does anyone know what tool they used to cut the corn off the cob in the photo slide show? I think I need one of those! I was planning to post a question on Food Pickle to see who had tips for removing the kernels without cutting them into juicy little bits. Corn pudding is lovely, but not when you are trying to make corn salad!
Ms. T.
August 16, 2011
Thanks for the tips, cookbookchick. I just noticed the link and video on Food52--I'm a little slow like that. I will definitely have to get me one of those!
boulangere
August 16, 2011
My favorite tools are a good knife, a cutting board, and this technique:http://www.food52.com/blog/2259_how_to_dekernel_corn
lorigoldsby
August 11, 2011
Congrats on the EP, this is on the menu for lunch tomorrow so I can decide which way to vote. Good luck!
AntoniaJames
August 11, 2011
My mouth is watering just thinking about those red onions caramelized in balsamic vinegar. I can easily see using that in any number of ways. Yummmmm! ;o)
BlueKaleRoad
August 11, 2011
Congratulations on being a finalist! Love the red onion in balsamic vinegar.
lapadia
August 11, 2011
Congratulations on your EP and Luck to you on being a finalist, Ms. T! Such a delicious mixture of flavors :)
AntoniaJames
August 11, 2011
Mmmmmm, this sounds outrageously tasty. Definitely will be trying it.Tomorrow!! Congrats. ;o)
gingerroot
August 11, 2011
Congratulations! I had a feeling about your salad...looking forward to trying it soon.
Ms. T.
August 11, 2011
Thank you so much--I'm thrilled! And special thanks to my friends Sandra and Chris, since this recipe is really inspired by theirs :)
hardlikearmour
August 4, 2011
This sounds seriously yummy. Wish I had a bowl right now.
Ms. T.
August 5, 2011
Thank you! Your thai creamed corn sounds delicious too--can't go wrong with the corn and cilantro combo.
See what other Food52ers are saying.