Fresh Basil Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, Fresh Basil Corn Salad is a quick and easy side dish that celebrates the best of seasonal produce. Sweet, crisp corn kernels paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion create a delightful medley of textures, all tied together with fragrant fresh basil. A zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey enhances the natural sweetness of the veggies, while a sprinkle of creamy feta cheese (optional) adds a savory twist. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light, healthy meal. Make it ahead and let the flavors meld for an even tastier experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Shuck the corn and cut the kernels off the cob. You can do this by standing each cob upright on a cutting board and carefully slicing downwards with a sharp knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh basil.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad for added flavor and creaminess.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy the salad fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2675 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 799 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3287 mg | 70% | |
*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.
