Description
Corn salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that effortlessly enhances any meal. Bursting with seasonal flavors, this salad features sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, making it a perfect choice for summer gatherings or as a light side dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delightful recipe that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. The zesty lime dressing and fragrant basil elevate the natural sweetness of the corn, creating a refreshing experience in every bite. Enjoy it as a topping for tacos, a filling for wraps, or simply on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups corn (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup cucumber (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (minced)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- For the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, and salt to create the dressing.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the corn until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and basil.
- Chill before serving and drizzle with dressing; gently toss in feta cheese just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg