Fresh Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn cut from the cob, about 5-6 ears
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomato
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped red or sweet onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Cook corn in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, cool and cut kernels from cob.

  • Step 2:

    Place in a large bowl.

  • Step 3:

    In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt an pepper.

  • Step 4:

    Place remaining vegetables in bowl with corn and toss in olive oil mixture.

  • Step 5:

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.