Summer Corn Salad

 Summer Corn Salad:

Every summer growing up, the kitchen always smelled like sunshine — sweet corn, fresh tomatoes from the garden, and the bite of just-chopped onions. On the hottest days, no one wanted to heat up the oven, so we’d keep things simple, fresh, and full of flavor.

This little dish — I like to call it my Summer Corn Salad — brings me right back to those barefoot afternoons, sitting on the porch with a bowl in hand and not a care in the world. It takes just a few minutes to whip up, but it’s packed with the best flavors of the season.

Ingredients:

2 ears of fresh corn (leave some husk on)

1 fresh tomato, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1–2 tablespoons butter

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Microwave the corn (with some husk still on) for 2–3 minutes to steam.

Carefully cut the corn off the cob once cooled slightly.

In a bowl, combine corn, chopped tomato, and onion.

Add butter and microwave for about 30 seconds, just until melted.

Stir, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!