Summer Corn Salad from LLCC Community Education, Culinary

Corn saladThis is a Midwest spin and a salad Channing Fullaway-Johnson’s grandma made every summer. It beautifully captures the summer season.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh sweet corn
  • 1-1/2 cups heirloom tomatoes, medium dice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir corn in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.