Refreshing Corn Salad

Refreshing Corn Salad

This is such a fresh tasting salad with ribbons of basil leaves throughout. Add dressing in to your liking.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 27 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 6 ears fresh corn, shucked and desilked
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, minced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into very thin strips
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Fill a bowl with ice water. Stir sugar into a large pot filled with water; bring to a boil. Add corn; cook until kernels are softened, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer corn to ice water until cooled; drain. Cut kernels from the cob with a sharp knife.

Step 2
Combine corn, Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, and green onions in a bowl. Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, basil, Parmesan cheese, and cider vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; season with salt and pepper. Fold dressing into corn mixture. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.

Cook’s Note:

A 16-ounce package of frozen corn can be substituted for fresh corn.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277
Calories
16g
Fat
32g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars14g
Protein6g
Vitamin C42mg 209%
Calcium98mg 8%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium484mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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