Confetti Corn Salad Ina Garten Back to Basics
Brighten up your table with Ina Garten’s Confetti Corn Salad, a delightful side dish from her "Back to Basics" collection that's bursting with vibrant flavors and colors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh, crisp corn kernels with the sweetness of red and green bell peppers, the mild kick of jalapeño, and the aromatic touch of red onion and basil. Sautéed to perfection in a blend of olive oil and butter, this warm salad strikes the perfect balance between fresh crunch and savory richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a versatile dish that's perfect as a summer barbecue side or a vibrant addition to weeknight dinners. Serve it warm or at room temperature and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears of corn)
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, julienned
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the corn by cutting the kernels off the cob. You should have about 4 cups of fresh kernels.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers, followed by the minced jalapeño. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the fresh corn kernels to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender but still crisp. Avoid overcooking to retain the fresh texture.
Season the corn mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Transfer the sautéed corn and vegetables to a serving bowl. Stir in the julienned basil leaves.
Serve the Confetti Corn Salad warm or at room temperature as a delightful and colorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2785 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
