Cool Summer Corn Salad

Submitted by tootie1

"I made this up one summer day. I love that everything is fresh. I used what was in my fridge. Feel free to use what you like."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 ears corn, kernels cut off (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3⁄4 - 1 cup shaved fennel (I used a mandoline)
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, minced
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup red bell pepper, minced
• 1⁄2 cucumber, diced small
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 1⁄2 lime, juice of
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 -2 tablespoon Italian dressing (or dressing of choice-sweet garlic is good)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped off
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped (about 6 leaves)

directions

1. Place vegetables in a bowl.
2. Squeeze lime juice and pour over salad. Drizzle in oil and toss. Salt and pepper to taste. Add garlic powder, dressing and herbs. Toss again. Adjust seasonings.
3. Serve.