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Perfect Summer Salad

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 ears of corn cooked, shucked and cut off the cob
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (1/2 small bunch)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice from 1 to 2 limes
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • *Dash of cayenne pepper, if desired
Directions:

In a large salad bowl, combine sliced tomatoes, corn kernels, sliced avocado, chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and press in 2 garlic cloves.

Drizzle the top with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons lime juice (adding it to taste). Add 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or season to taste. Toss the salad gently just until combined and serve.

Written By

Jay Forness has worked at The Cash-Book Journal since 2017 and has served as editor since 2024. He covers city government, education and community events. He has lived in Jackson for the past eight years. He can be reached at cashbook@mvp.net.

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