Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad
Bright, flavorful, and delightfully simple, this Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad is the perfect way to showcase the vibrant tastes of summer produce. Featuring tender, blanched sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, this recipe is a celebration of freshness with every bite. A tangy balsamic vinaigrette ties the ingredients together, while finely diced red onion adds a subtle zing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light, healthy side dish for any meal. Packed with seasonal vegetables and bursting with flavor, it's a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the corn ears to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until the kernels are bright yellow and tender.
Immediately transfer the corn to a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Once cooled, use a sharp knife to carefully slice the kernels off each cob. Place the kernels in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and finely diced red onion to the bowl with the corn.
Sprinkle the chopped basil leaves over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1247 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1789 mg | 38% | |
*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.
