Cool Summer Corn Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 ears corn, kernels cut off (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 - 1 cup shaved fennel (I used a mandoline)
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 - 1/3 cup red bell pepper, minced
1/2 cucumber, diced small
1/4 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1 -2 tablespoon Italian dressing (or dressing of choice-sweet garlic is good)
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped off
1 -2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped (about 6 leaves)

Preparation

Place vegetables in a bowl.
Squeeze lime juice and pour over salad. Drizzle in oil and toss. Salt and pepper to taste. Add garlic powder, dressing and herbs. Toss again. Adjust seasonings.
Serve.