Description
A vibrant and fresh corn salad bursting with summer flavors, featuring crunchy vegetables and creamy mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (or canned/frozen 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
- Toss together the fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and mozzarella pearls in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over your salad ingredients and gently fold to ensure even coverage.
- Fold in the fresh basil, allowing its fragrant aroma to infuse the entire dish.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the salad to sit for a few hours before serving. Add mozzarella and basil just before serving to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg