While local corn season is still a little ways off, we are getting some good corn from areas farther south, making it the perfect time to toss this salad together. It goes well as a side dish for burgers or steaks from the grill.
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It’s often said we eat first with our eyes. If that’s the case, this dish is a winner. It’s beautiful with a rainbow of colors and textures. Crunchy yellow corn, beautiful cherry tomatoes, fresh green cucumbers, white feta cheese and red onion all come together when tossed with a tangy dressing and served in a lovely bowl.
Summer salads are versatile, so feel free to swap out ingredients. You might want to substitute blue cheese for the feta and perhaps balsamic for the rice vinegar. After all, it’s summertime, and the living — and cooking — should be easy.