corn salad

American  

noun

1. any of several plants of the genus Valerianella, of the valerian family, especially V. locusta (orV. olitoria ), having small light blue flowers and tender, narrow leaves eaten in salads.

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corn salad British  

noun

1. Also called: lamb's lettuce.  any valerianaceous plant of the genus Valerianella, esp the European species V. locusta, which often grows in cornfields and whose leaves are sometimes used in salads

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Etymology

Origin of corn salad

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Life doesn't get better than this corn salad.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2021

A cemita milanese de pollo, a birria taco and esquites, a corn salad, are also on the menu.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2021

For example, a class to make grilled steak and Greek corn salad requires ingredients including red wine vinegar, cube steaks and cherry tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2019

Food hack: The corn salad — a colorful mix of roasted corn, peppers, cherry tomatoes, pepitas and cotija cheese — is one of the best sides you’ll find in any fried-chicken joint.

From Washington Post • Aug. 28, 2019

We greeted everyone, and Mom placed the bowl of bean and corn salad she’d made on the counter, which was already covered with enough food to feed more than six people.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez