Sweet Corn and Fennel Salad

Name: Sweet Corn and Fennel Salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 grated small garlic clove; 0.25 cup safflower oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 small head fennel, thinly sliced (2 cups), plus ¼ cup fennel fronds; 3 large corncobs, kernels stripped (3 cups); 0.5 cup crumbled ricotta salata

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By

Riley Wofford

Updated on July 21, 2022

Sweet Corn and Fennel Salad — Photo: Nico Schinco

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Loaded with crunch, this easy summer side salad features fennel, sweet corn, and salty ricotta salata cheese. The trio packs so much flavor together, you just need a little oil and lemon juice to dress them so the dish is quick to put together.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 grated small garlic clove
¼ cup safflower oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small head fennel, thinly sliced (2 cups), plus ¼ cup fennel fronds
3 large corncobs, kernels stripped (3 cups)
½ cup crumbled ricotta salata

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add fennel, fennel fronds, corn, and ricotta to bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.