Fresh Basil Corn Salad

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Ingredients

  • 5 ears corn, shucked
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade (chopped into strips)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Boil the corn in a large pot of salted water for 3-5 minutes, just until it loses its' starchiness.
  4. Drain corn and prevent further cooking by plunging into the bowl of ice water.
  5. When corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cob.
  6. Toss the cut corn with the onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  7. Add the fresh basil just before serving.
  8. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

413 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 27.1g 35% DV
Carbs 51.9g 19% DV
Fiber 35.9g 100% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9718mg 100% DV
Potassium 1057.8mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Calcium 695mg 53% DV
Iron 25.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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