Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad filled with fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic basil. Perfect as a side dish for gatherings or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by grabbing a large mixing bowl. Toss together the fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and mozzarella pearls.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the tossed salad ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula.
- Introduce the fresh basil and fold it into the mix.
- Serve your salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make ahead for best flavor; avoid salting too early to maintain crispness. Customize with proteins or spicy elements for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg