2009 Summer Corn Salad

By boandozzy

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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.
Yield: 4 servings.