Easy Summer Corn and Tomato Salad with Mozzarella
Make this easy summer salad in 15 minutes with fresh corn, tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella cheese. Dress the salad in a simple vinaigrette and let it sit on the counter to soak in the flavors before serving.
Servings: 4
Calories: 215.6kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 4 ounces mozzarella balls cut in half
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 - 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the corn kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. This video shows 2 ways to do this, which are explained in the post.
- Add the tomatoes, scallions, and mozzarella balls.
- Whisk together the white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Dress the salad and set on the counter for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- If using the basil, toss it into the salad just before serving.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 215.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.9g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 17.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.9g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 10.2mg | Sodium: 324.8mg | Potassium: 243.6mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 391.7IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 116.8mg | Iron: 0.8mg