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Corn Salad

Fresh and Zesty Corn Salad for Summer Gatherings

This Corn Salad combines fresh ingredients for a refreshing and healthy summer dish, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn Sweetness and crunch; always use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halve for bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 medium English Cucumber Diced for texture.
  • ½ medium Red Onion Diced finely.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumbled for even distribution.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Base for the dressing; enriches flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Provides acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Bright acidity to balance flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Add sweetness; can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Provides depth of flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large pot
  • Ice water bath
  • Spacious mixing bowl

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Prep the Corn
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add fresh corn and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but crisp. Transfer to an ice water bath.
  2. After a few minutes, drain and cut the kernels off the cobs.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and chopped basil. Toss together.
Dress and Toss
  1. Retrieve the chilled dressing, whisk to re-emulsify, and pour over the salad. Toss gently to coat and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing. Prepare ingredients ahead of time but dress just before serving for optimal freshness.

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