Description
A refreshing salad celebrating summer flavors with sweet corn, crisp cucumbers, aromatic basil, and chives, all brought together with 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: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ears and let them simmer for about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut into thin crescent-shaped slices.
- Chop the Herbs: Finely chop the fresh basil and chives.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the corn, cucumber slices, chopped basil, and chives.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold together.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad holds up well in the refrigerator, making it ideal for meal prep. Add dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg