Description
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet corn, crisp cucumbers, fresh basil, and chives, all enveloped in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Cooked Corn
- 1.5 cups Cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 0.5 cups Fresh Basil, chopped
- 0.25 cups Fresh Chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: If using fresh corn, shuck and boil in salted water for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and seed cucumbers, then slice into thin rounds.
- Chop the Herbs: Finely chop fresh basil and chives.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked corn, cucumbers, and herbs.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the mixture and fold gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day. Consider grilling corn for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg