15 MINUTES Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad - Easy Salad Recipe | Summer Salad | Food Impromptu

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Canned corn is often more affordable and ready to use.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Yellow onion is less expensive and can be used in place of red.

Fill a pot with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring it to a boil.

Remove the corn husk and place the cleaned corn in the steamer basket.

Once the water starts to boil, place the steamer basket in the pot, cover the lid and steam the corn for about 5 to 7 minutes.

To make the salad dressing, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.

In a large salad bowl, add the cooked corn kernels, chopped tomatoes (seeds removed), green onions, red onion, and cilantro.

Cover and store it in the fridge.

When ready to serve, add the salad dressing, mix well and serve it cold.

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