Planning a casual get-together? You don’t have to put together a massive spread or spend hours cooking. This fresh corn salad with honey and basil is a quick and delicious side you can serve to guests.

SERVES 6 // COOKING TIME 15 min

INGREDIENTS
5 mielies
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp honey
½ cup basil, torn

METHOD
1. Cook the mielies in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to stop them cooking further. Allow to cool, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
2. Toss together the corn kernels, onion, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and honey in a serving bowl. Top with the basil.

Recipe & styling: Diane Heierli
Photography: Christoph Heierli