Easy Cherry Tomato Corn Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This cherry tomato corn salad recipe with cucumber features a sweet lime-basil vinaigrette and chopped jalapeño, which adds a welcome zing to every bite.

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
2 shallots, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Directions

1 Place basil, olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a jar; screw on the lid and shake until vinaigrette is completely blended.
2 Combine corn, tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, and jalapeño in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.