Corn Tomato Cucumber Salad
Sweet corn, summer tomatoes and cucumbers, fresh basil, and parsley are tossed with a bright, tangy vinaigrette to create this summer salad.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ears corn kernels removed
- 3 ripe tomatoes about 1 pound, cut into ½-¾ inch pieces
- 1 English cucumber quartered lengthwise and sliced thin
- 8 fresh basil leaves very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and let rest while preparing the vegetables.
- Add the corn, tomatoes, and cucumber to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Add the basil and parsley and stir to mix throughout. Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper, as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg