Description
Experience the vibrant taste of summer with this delightful Summer Fresh Corn Salad! Bursting with crisp vegetables and sweet corn, all drizzled in a zesty vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying at home. Made from fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fragrant herbs, it’s not only healthy but also customizable to your preference. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this refreshing salad that’s low in calories and high in nutrients. Perfect for those warm days when you crave something light and flavorful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ears fresh corn (shucked)
- 2 medium roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium English cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (minced)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Shuck the corn and remove silk.
- Boil corn for about 5 minutes, then remove using tongs and let cool. Cut kernels from cobs into a mixing bowl.
- Dice tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado; mince red onion.
- Add diced vegetables and herbs to the bowl with corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red apple vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients; toss until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg