Corn and Tomato Salad With Pine Nuts and Parm
Nothing says summer like fresh corn and tomatoes, right?
In August, hit up a farmers' market and both will be at their peak. Since this recipe is simple, it will put the spotlight on their natural deliciousness, with just a little added zest and crunch from the other yummy ingredients.
Pack it for a picnic or bring it to your friends' barbecue as a side dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ears corn, boiled or grilled
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
DIRECTIONS
- Use a knife to cut along the long edge of corn cobs to remove kernels.
- Combine corn, pine nuts, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, toss, and serve!
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
It starts with healthy produce. Then, pine nuts add crunch and are a great source of important vitamins like E and K and minerals like magnesium and zinc. And the Parmesan provides protein and salty flavor.