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Fresh, easy blueberry corn salad recipe made with sweet corn, juicy blueberries, feta, and a zesty lime dressing. The perfect summer side dish for BBQs and cookouts.
If you’re looking for a fresh, easy summer side that actually stands out, this blueberry corn salad is it.
It’s sweet, salty, a little tangy, and packed with texture in every bite. Juicy blueberries, crisp sweet corn, salty feta, and a bright lime dressing come together in a way that just works.
And the best part? It comes together in about 20 minutes with simple ingredients. No complicated prep, no hard-to-find items. Just a bold, fresh salad that’s perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to backyard cookouts.
Make this once, and don’t be surprised when people start requesting it at every party!
why you’ll love this
Blueberry corn salad
Fresh, summery flavor – sweet corn and blueberries are a dream together
Quick and easy – ready in about 20 minutes
Perfect for entertaining – ideal for BBQs, potlucks, and cookouts
Balanced and bright – sweet, salty, tangy, and fresh (you’ll love the honey lime dressing)
Make-ahead friendly – tastes even better after it chills
My Pro Tip
Tips for the best summer corn salad
- Adjust the heat – add more or less jalapeño depending on your preferenceTip
- Use fresh corn when possible – it gives the best sweetness and crunch
- Try grilling the corn – adds a subtle smoky flavor
- Don’t skip the lime juice – it brightens everything up
- Let it sit before serving – the flavors get even better
Ingredients you’ll need
This salad keeps things simple but delivers big flavor.
- Fresh sweet corn
- Fresh blueberries
- Feta cheese
- Cilantro
- Green onions
- Jalapeño (optional, but adds a nice kick)
For the dressing:
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Chili powder + cumin
- Kosher salt + black pepper
How to make corn blueberry salad
This is one of those recipes that feels impressive but is incredibly easy.
- Cook the corn
Boil or grill until tender, then let cool and cut off the kernels. - Build the salad
In a large bowl, combine corn, blueberries, feta, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño. - Make the dressing
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. - Toss and chill
Pour over the salad, toss everything together, and chill until ready to serve.
Variations and swaps
This salad is super flexible depending on what you have on hand.
- Swap feta for goat cheese or cotija
- Add diced avocado for creaminess
- Use basil instead of cilantro for a different flavor twist
- Toss in arugula or spinach to bulk it up
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn it into a full meal
What to serve with blueberry corn salad
This is one of those sides that goes with just about everything.
Serve it with:
- Grilled chicken or steak
- Burgers or hot dogs
- BBQ ribs
- Grilled fish or shrimp
Or honestly…eat it straight out of the bowl while standing at the counter. It happens.
Yes! It actually tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.
Yes, frozen, defrosted, or steamed and cooled corn will work. For the best flavor, try using fresh summer sweet corn that has been steamed, boiled, or grilled.
Only slightly. You can leave out the jalapeno if you prefer no heat.
Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
More summer side dish salads
Blueberry Corn Salad
Ingredients
For salad:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn, steamed or grilled if you're using fresh corn and defrosted if you're using frozen corn
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 whole fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
For dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For salad:
- In a large serving bowl add corn, blueberries, feta cheese, minced cilantro, green onions, and jalapeno pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with more kosher salt and black pepper if needed.
For dressing:
- In a small bowl add all ingredients and whisk until fully combined. Make sure to thouroughly whisk in the honey.
- Pour over salad and toss to combine. Can be made a day before just shake before adding to the salad.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
this is fabulous, brandy! i love that both main components pack a pop that is uniquely their own. very clever dish.
There are some seriously delicious flavors all combined into this fresh salad. I love it!
Wait – hold up – Kitchen Nightmares is on Netflix?! Now I know what I’m spending my stay-cation on. Sad, I know… THIS SALAD! I love blueberries, and I love corn. What’s not to love when you put these two together?