Sweet Corn & Zucchini Salad Best Ways to Make It Refreshing

Ingredients

• 3 fresh ears of sweet corn (or 1.5 cups frozen, thawed — for a year-round alternative)
• 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced or spiralized
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (substitute with yellow pepper for sweeter notes)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for added creaminess)
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for crunch
• Juice of 1 fresh lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste