Charred Corn, Bacon and Berry Summer Salad

This bright colorful summer salad recipe is perfect for summer entertaining! My Corn, Bacon Berry Summer Salad is flavor packed and delicious.

If you love salad recipes like we do, try our Orange Beet Salad recipe too!

Summer Salads

Loving summer salads these days! One of my newest favorite salads is this little beauty I call Corn, Bacon and Berry Summer Salad. It’s so simple to prepare and full of so many of my favorite ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Flavor Packed. This salad recipe is fresh and packed with so much flavor. It’s a huge hit when entertaining.
• Easy To Make. With my step by step instructions, you’ll have no trouble making this recipe at home.

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What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this summer salad at home. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full details and instructions.

• Arugula Leaves– Arugula leaves are peppery and have a slight lemon flavor. Perfect for salads. You can substitute for your favorite salad blend if needed.
• Strawberries– Wash and dry your fresh strawberries before using in salad.
• Blueberries– Make sure to wash and dry your fresh blueberries before using in salad. I wouldn’t recommend using frozen fruit.
• Charred Corn on the Cob– If you have time to char the corn, it’s fantastic. Note: Trader Joe’s has a bag of charred corn in the frozen foods section that works great too.
• Feta Cheese– Look for the feta cheese already crumbled in a container for quick usage.
• Candied Pecans– Check the nuts section at the grocery store for candied pecans. They add the perfect sweet and salty touch to the salad.
• Olive Oil– You’ll use olive oil to make the dressing for the salad.
• Vinegar– You’ll use a balsamic vinegar as part of the homemade salad dressing.
• Mustard– I prefer a Dijon mustard when making dressing.
• Honey- Honey gets added to the salad dressing.
• Kosher Salt- Kosher is a coarse salt commonly used in cooking and baking.
• Black Pepper– For best tasting results use freshly cracked black pepper.

How To Make Charred Corn

For the charred corn, I placed my ears of corn right on the grill brushed with just a little olive oil. I used my indoor stovetop grill.

How To Make Summer Salads

Char Corn on Grill/Pan. To char corn, place ears of corn, brushed with olive oil directly onto an indoor or outdoor grill/pan. Use tongs and turn until you get charred kernels. Remove and let cool.

Combine Salad Ingredients. In a large salad bowl, layer the arugula leaves, strawberries, blueberries, charred corn, feta cheese and glazed pecans.

How To Make Honey Vinaigrette

Prepare Dressing. To prepare dressing, place olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper into a mason jar. Close with lid and shake for a minute, or until emulsified.

Pour Dressing Over Salad. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad and serve.

How To Serve

Serve salad at any occasion where salad is being served. It’s refreshing in the summer, but also easy to switch out any topping ingredients to enjoy all year round.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any undressed salad into an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple days. Dress as needed.

Try More Delicious Salad Recipes

• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Broccoli Crunch Salad
• Egg Salad Recipe

Corn Bacon Berry Summer Salad

This Summer Salad Recipe is colorful and so delicious! Just what you need for summer entertaining.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 365kcal

Author: Jenny

Cost: $40

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Equipment

• cutting board
• chef knife
• indoor or outdoor grill/pan
• salad serving bowls
• Mason jar to prepare salad dressing
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh arugula leaves
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 ears corn grilled/charred then kernels removed
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup glazed pecans

Honey Vinaigrette

• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• To char corn, place ears of corn, brushed with olive oil directly onto an indoor or outdoor grill/pan. Use tongs and turn until you get charred kernels. Remove and let cool. In a large salad bowl, layer the arugula leaves, strawberries, blueberries, charred corn, feta cheese and glazed pecans.
• To prepare dressing, place olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper into a mason jar. Close with lid and shake for a minute, or until emulsified.
• Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1142IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 2mg

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