“Summer Salad”
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ears of raw corn cut from the cob
- 3 large tomatoes cut into thick slices
- 1 large white onion cut into thick rings
- 1 large cucumber peeled and cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup Manchego or another similar hard cheese cut into shavings
- 1 cup basil leaves
- Optional: 1 eggplant thinly sliced and grilled
- Optional: banana or bell peppers thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive hazelnut, or walnut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Lay the corn, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, Manchego and basil (plus any other vegetables) on a platter, alternating so that each ingredient is evenly distributed.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve!