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Fresh Tomato Corn Salad Recipe with Zesty Basil Lime Dressing

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A bright, crisp, and zingy summer salad combining fresh tomatoes, corn, and a zesty basil lime dressing. Perfect as a quick side or light meal with fresh, simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (Roma or vine-ripened preferred)
  • Kernels from 2 medium ears of fresh corn (about 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed, as substitute)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup/agave nectar for vegan option)
  • Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: diced avocado, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, toasted pepitas

Instructions

  1. Shuck the corn ears and remove kernels by slicing downward on a cutting board. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain well.
  2. Wash, core, and dice tomatoes into roughly ½-inch pieces.
  3. Finely chop basil leaves and dice red onion. Soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a mixing bowl, gently toss corn, tomatoes, basil, onion, and jalapeño (if using). Pour dressing over and toss carefully to avoid crushing tomatoes.
  6. Let salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted pepitas or crumbled feta before serving.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best texture; thaw and drain frozen corn well to avoid watering down the dressing. Finely chop basil using chiffonade technique for best aroma. Let salad rest 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Adjust jalapeño amount for desired heat. Best eaten within 24 hours for freshness.

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Keywords: tomato corn salad, summer salad, basil lime dressing, fresh salad, easy side dish, gluten-free, vegan option

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