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This salad highlights some of the best flavors the summer season has to offer. Fresh corn offers a delicious, sweet crunch, while tangy tomatoes and juicy peaches burst with flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make, and most of the ingredients can be sourced from the Lenexa Farmers Market, including corn, peaches, herbs, onions and olive oil.
Recipe credit: Lisa Markley, Director of Culinary Medicine, AdventHealth Whole Health Institute
Yield: 4–6 servings
4 ears sweet corn, husks and silks removed 2 peaches or nectarines, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup basil, sliced very thin 1/4 cup chopped red onion or thinly sliced scallions 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
To make the salad, cut corn kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl with diced nectarines, halved cherry tomatoes, basil and onion.
To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk.
Toss salad ingredients with dressing and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15–20 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.