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

While Jaíne opts to serve hers with a corn salad, Bill doesn't seem interested in making an accompanying sauce or side.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2022

Ms. Berry, who is a chef, is preparing a simple menu featuring gazpacho, Mexican corn salad, burrata, a pasta and chicken confit.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020

The esquites casserole turns the Mexican corn salad into a mac-and-cheese dish, relying on the kernels for terrific bursts of sweetness.

From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2019

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

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