Description
This Easy Summer Corn Medley is a colorful and flavorful side dish that celebrates the bounty of the season. Fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and red onion come together with a zesty lime dressing and fresh basil for a dish that is perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Corn Medley:
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small zucchini (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté the onion: Add the red onion and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Cook the zucchini: Stir in the zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes until just tender.
- Add the corn: Add the corn and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and golden.
- Include cherry tomatoes: Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until softened.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen corn if fresh isn’t available—just thaw and drain before cooking.
- Add a sprinkle of crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
