Friday FUN: Summertime Salad

The Wisconsin Test Kitchen had some friends over for dinner last Friday night; and we were debating what to make. We had some beautiful pork steaks in the freezer we were going to marinate, and immediately Kevin recommended, "Let's make that salad!" 

Um. That doesn't really help. We make salads on a weekly basis around here. 

"You know, that really good summertime salad! The one with corn, and avocados and cilantro!"

Oh, THAT salad! 

We've made it at least three times so far this summer. It's easy to throw together, it's a great compliment to barbecued meats and it's a hearty salad for vegetarians and vegans (if you omit the Feta cheese). It's also great all by itself for lunch the following day. There's a reason it has become our new go-to summer side dish.

Summertime Salad
Recipe courtesy of: http://www.andwhatiate.com/2013/06/summer-salad-corn-avocado-tomato-feta.html

2 cups frozen, fire roasted corn kernels- thawed
2 ripe avocados, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 fresh cucumber, diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, diced

Dressing

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Combine all salad ingredients except for Feta cheese and chill until ready to serve.

Combine dressing ingredients and add to salad along with the Feta cheese right before serving. 

This salad is so easy to prepare; and requires minimal prep time. And bonus? It was the first thing to go at our dinner party. I have a feeling it's not going to be the last time we make it this summer! 

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew