Corn Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon
This is a great way to use fresh corn when it's in season. Make it the night before your next BBQ or family gathering.
- 6 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Corn Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon
This is a great way to use fresh corn when it's in season. Make it the night before your next BBQ or family gathering.
- 6 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Cook corn in boiling water or in the microwave.
3
Cut corn from the cob. Add onion.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and sugar. Add oil and combine.
5
Stir the oil/lemon mixture and basil. And salt and pepper to taste (optional).
6
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 254 mg |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Copper | 53 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 34 mg |
| Phosphorus | 82 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 9 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Folate | 39 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 21 mg |
Source:
- University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
- Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program