Summer Corn Salad

I'm on a mission to get my family to eat more healthily. This means more vegetables and salads on the daily menu. As we are a family of corn lovers, I went on a hunt for a corn salad recipe. This particular one caught my eye as the colours were so vibrant. 

My family enjoyed this beautiful salad which is chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese. The fresh vegetables gave it a lovely crunch and the salad was rich, tangy flavor and very aromatic from the basil leaves. It was a salad our whole family enjoyed.

It was part of the Kenny Rogers meal which I served my family along with some some delicious corn muffins!

Summer Corn Salad (Serves 4)

Recipe from Taste of Home

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

Method

• 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. 

This post is linked to the event, Little Thumbs up organised by Doreen from my little favourite DIY and me, Bake for Happy Kids, hosted by Esther from Copycake Kitchen, at this post.