From the Cottage: Sweet Honey Butter Corn Salad

Summer cookouts just got a little sweeter. 🌽🍯

The perfect side dish for your Fourth of July BBQ

There are certain recipes that disappear before the burgers even come off the grill. This is one of them.

Fresh sweet corn, crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and a drizzle of homemade honey butter dressing make this salad bright enough for summer picnics but comforting enough to remind you of backyard cookouts growing up. It comes together in about 20 minutes and actually tastes even better after it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a fireworks picnic, or bringing a dish to share, this is one of those recipes everyone asks you to make again.

Ingredients

Salad

• 5 ears fresh corn (or 4 cups frozen corn, thawed)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• ½ small red onion, finely diced

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Honey Butter Dressing

• 3 tablespoons melted butter

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Grill or boil the corn until tender. Let cool and slice the kernels from the cob.

2. In a large bowl combine:

   • corn

   • tomatoes

   • bell pepper

   • onion

   • basil

   • parsley

3. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

5. Gently fold in the feta.

6. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Cottage Tips

🌽 Fresh grilled corn adds a smoky flavor that's worth the extra few minutes.

🍯 Local honey gives the dressing an even richer taste.

🧺 This salad can be made the night before, making it perfect for busy holiday weekends.

🌿 Add diced avocado just before serving for an extra creamy version.

Serving Suggestions

Pair this salad with:

• Grilled burgers

• BBQ chicken

• Pulled pork sandwiches

• Hot dogs

• Watermelon slices

• Fresh lemonade

It also makes a fantastic lunch the next day with grilled chicken mixed in.

From the Cottage

Some recipes don't need fancy ingredients—they just need good company.

Summer has a way of slowing us down just enough to gather around picnic tables, listen to laughter drift across the yard, and watch the fireflies come out after the sun goes down. Whether you're celebrating with a crowd or enjoying a quiet evening on the porch, I hope this recipe finds a place at your table.

From our cottage to yours, happy Fourth of July. ❤️🤍💙