Description
A refreshing summer salad featuring charred corn and ripe tomatoes, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the charred corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the dressing right before serving.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Charred Corn and Tomato Salad, summer salad, grilled corn salad, fresh tomato salad