Fresh Corn Salad

CSA box- corn, tomato, cucumber, zucchini




This is a great salad for a party or a picnic. Add the optional protein and it makes a light dinner or nice lunch.

8 ears fresh corn,husked and kernels cut off
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cucumber, peeled, if waxed, then seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
6 Tb. olive oil
2 Tb. red wine vinegar
2 Tb. Italian herb mix
Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
Optional protein* smoked tofu, shrimp, surimi

In a large bowl mix together all the vegetables, then pour over the oil and vinegar and then stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Sitr in optional protein.
Chill at least an hour before serving.