This summer corn and cucumber salad with basil is the summer salad of your dreams. This salad is simple to make but bursting with flavor. The paprika in the dressing really ties everything together. So, so good.
I love a good cucumber salad. For more yummy cucumber salad recipes try my cucumber sweet pepper salad or my cucumber beet salad.
Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make.
The shallot lemon dressing is to die for.
The recipe is vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free and can be made vegan.
Instructions
Mix together dressing.
Toss together salad with dressing.
Divide out salad and serve.
Ingredients
- corn
- basil
- cucumber
- olive oil
- lemon
- honey
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- shallot
Substitutions
- honey - can be subbed with maple syrup.
- basil - can be subbed with parsley.
Storage instructions
You can store the salad in a sealed container in your fridge for up to three days.
Equipment
You just need a cutting board for this recipe.
Recipe FAQS
Yes, use a maple syrup instead of honey.
This salad goes well with any protein. You could add beans or pair it with tofu or fish.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use very fresh produce for the best tasting salad.
Other salads to try
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Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad with basil
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 medium to large cucumbers - diced
- 4 ears of corn - husked leave the corn raw
- 1 cup basil - finely chopped
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 small shallot - finely chopped
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic - grated
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- pinch salt/pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Add all salad ingredients to a bowl and toss together with dressing.
Jenn P says
Very easy to put together and perfect for the CSA veggies I received this tonight. I wasn’t sure if I was suppose to cook the corn, so I just cooked it for 5 mins.
Family liked the salad flavors a lot. So fresh tasting!
Kristi says
Thanks Jenn!! I leave the corn raw for this recipe but cooking it works too.