Summer Corn Salad

Name: Summer Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed; 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing

Yield 4 servings

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A summer corn salad truly captures the flavors of summer. Chock-full of fresh veggies and basil, and topped with rich, tangy feta cheese, this warm-weather salad embodies what's special about fresh corn season.

Ingredients

5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, salt and pepper sauce; 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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 136 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

This beautiful salad truly captures the summer season. It's chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese gives it a rich, tangy flavor the whole family will love. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

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