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Fresh Corn Salad

A vibrant and refreshing corn salad perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a side dish to grilled favorites.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 ears fresh corn shucked, yields about 4 cups corn kernels
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 0.33 cup red onion diced
  • 0.67 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing the salad.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water ready nearby.
  3. Once the water in the pot boils, add the corn and cook for just 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the corn to the ice water to cool for a few minutes. Drain well.
  5. Cut the kernels from the corn and transfer to a large bowl.
  6. Add the halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped basil to the bowl.
  7. Whisk the dressing again, then pour it over the salad. Toss well to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This corn salad is best served fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the vegetables may become slightly softer.
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