Sweet Corn Salad
A fresh summer salad of sautéed sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil tossed with a light cider vinaigrette.
Instructions
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Step 1
Halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and tear the basil leaves.
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Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the corn, then cook until hot and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Spread the cooked corn on a rimmed baking sheet and let it cool until no longer hot.
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Step 4
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil with the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Add the cooled corn, prepared tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil to the dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
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Step 6
Let the salad stand for 10 minutes, toss once more, and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash and dry the produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw produce
- room-temperature holding
- leftover storage