This Easy Corn Salad Is the Perfect Summer Side Dish!

By Chef Ange

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When summer corn is at its best, this is the salad you make with it. Sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, fresh basil, red onion, a light lemon vinaigrette, and a salty cheese finish come together in a simple, colorful salad that works with almost anything from the grill. It’s fresh, crunchy, bright, and not weighed down with a heavy dressing. Serve it with grilled chicken, steak, burgers, fish, BBQ, or bring it to your next cookout. If you’re looking for an easy corn salad recipe, summer salad, BBQ side dish, or fresh vegetable side dish, this one belongs in the rotation. INGREDIENTS • 4-5 ears fresh sweet corn • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved • 3–4 Persian cucumbers, lightly peeled and diced • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced • 1/3 cup fresh basil, torn and thinly sliced • 1 1/2 to 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp white wine vinegar • 1 tbsp honey • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to tast

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