Description
Sweet Bites, Juicy Tomatoes, and the Salad That Tastes Like July blends juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, golden corn, and creamy cheese into a dish that’s fresh, light, and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (mixed colors, halved)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (raw or lightly blanched)
- 1 cup diced cucumber (preferably Persian or English)
- 3 oz fresh mozzarella or feta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: a pinch of sugar
- Optional garnish: microgreens or arugula
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly and prepare: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and remove corn kernels from cob.
- Cube the cheese into bite-sized pieces. Pat mozzarella dry if using to avoid excess moisture.
- Combine tomatoes, corn, cucumber, cheese, and torn basil in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and vinegar (or lemon juice) over the mix. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently using tongs or hands to avoid bruising the tomatoes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a pinch of sugar if needed to balance acidity.
- Serve immediately, garnished with arugula or microgreens.
- Optional: Add grilled shrimp, avocado, or toasted seeds for a more filling dish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Sweet Bites, Juicy Tomatoes, Summer Salad