A side of this easy corn and tomato salad will be on repeat in the warmer months.

And if you cant find Cotija, you’re able to use feta cheese instead.

Learn how to make corn and tomato salad.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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This salad only gets better as it sits, making it a great make-ahead side.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese before serving.

Do You Cook the Corn for Corn and Tomato Salad?

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad ingredients

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Corn and Tomato Salad Variations

Corn and tomato salad showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh summer produce.

This salad deepens in flavor as it sits.

Assemble, wrap, and refrigerate up to two days before serving.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad whisking together the dressing

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Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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1cupmulticolored cherry tomatoes, halved

2Tbsp.

Add corn:

Remove kernels from corn, and add to bowl with dressing.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad adding the corn kernels to the dressing

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Add remaining ingredients:

Add tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of the Cotija cheese.

Toss to coat, and garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Cotija cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

you’re free to use frozen or canned corn for this salad.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad adding the rest of the ingredients to the salad

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Just be sure to thaw and drain the frozen and canned corn before using.

Feel free to substitute the cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes, or chopped standard-sized tomatoes.