Corn Salad
A delicious corn salad that is loaded with flavor, and the perfect side to a BBQ or potluck.
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw corn kernels about 4 large cobs
- ½ cup tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup English cucumber quartered and sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup basil chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- ½ cup radish thinly sliced and quartered
- 1 jalapeño very thinly sliced (optional, adjust to heat preference)
- 1 avocado ripe, diced
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbs basil chiffonade
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the corn, tomato, green onion, red onion, english cucumber, cilantro, basil, mint, radishes, and jalapeño. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients for dressing except salt and pepper, whisk until blended. Taste, and adjust flavor with salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour dressing over the corn mixture, and use a spoon to toss.
- Add avocado and gently toss, so as not to mash.
- Taste, and adjust flavor as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Note: If making ahead, combine everything but avocado, and chill for later. Add avocado just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg