55+ Summer Side Dishes
Summer is a time of BBQs, swim parties, and lazy days. I love to barbecue, try new recipes, and host plenty of gatherings. From healthy to easy, I have summer side dishes to accompany any meal perfectly.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups corn, fresh or thawed frozen corn
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing, (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, lime juice, and salt. Set bowl aside.
- With remaining oil, cook corn in skillet until corn is tender.
- Cool corn slightly in large bowl. Then add tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Chill just until serving.
- Drizzle with dressing right before serving. Top with feta cheese and italian dressing (if desired).
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 17.8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.8mg