Cold Dog Salad

Give your summer lunches or potluck parties a playful twist with Cold Dog Salad, an unexpectedly delightful combination of classic hot dogs and fresh, colorful vegetables tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a kick of finely sliced red onion, this chilled salad is as refreshing as it is satisfying. The sweet corn kernels add a burst of natural sweetness, while a zesty blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this versatile recipe is a crowd-pleaser that works equally well as a side dish, light lunch, or unique appetizer. Serve it cold and let the bold flavors shine—ideal for barbecues, picnics, or any casual gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces hot dogs
• 1 large, diced cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium, finely sliced red onion
• 0.75 cup sweet corn kernels
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1.5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and gently cook the hot dogs for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, microwave or grill the hot dogs for added flavor. Allow them to cool completely, then slice into bite-sized rounds.

Step 2

2. While the hot dogs are cooling, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely slice the red onion, and measure out the sweet corn kernels (use canned or cooked fresh corn).

Step 3

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

4. Add the hot dog slices, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet corn, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 5

5. Toss everything together gently until all the ingredients are well coated in the dressing.

Step 6

6. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

7. Serve cold as a light lunch, side dish, or party appetizer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1022.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1086.1

Total Fat 80.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 152.4mg	0%
Sodium 2893.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 25.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.5mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1502.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 25.4%