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Sweet Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad

This Sweet Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad is so easy to prepare and is the perfect summertime side dish. It is bursting with fresh flavor and ready in just about 15 minutes. This will be your new favorite summer salad.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, vegan
Servings: 6
Author: Lora

Ingredients

  • 1 15.25-ounce can whole kernel corn well drained
  • 1 cup peeled and diced cucumber I used English cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • cup chopped shallot
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt more or less, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper more or less, to taste
  • ¼ cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Check the flavoring and add more lime juice or salt and pepper if needed. You could also add a bit more fresh herbs if you feel it needs something more. Adjust the flavoring to your taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to mingle before serving. You could also serve immediately.

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