Description
Experience a burst of summer flavors with this vibrant salad featuring sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn from the cobs to yield about 2 cups of kernels.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half or quarters.
- Dice the cucumber into small cubes and finely slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add chopped basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added creaminess, consider incorporating diced avocado or crumbled feta cheese.
- Feel free to experiment with herbs; mint can provide an exciting twist if you’re looking for something different.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg