Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for any barbecue or weeknight dinner. Sweet, smoky grilled corn pairs beautifully with juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and fragrant fresh basil, all tossed in a tangy, honey-kissed red wine vinaigrette. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this salad showcases the best of seasonal produce while delivering a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Ideal for picnics or potlucks, it’s a refreshing, crowd-pleasing recipe that can be served warm or chilled for ultimate versatility. Whether you're highlighting the grill or simply looking to elevate your salad game, this dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Peel back the husks of the corn (keeping them attached) and remove the silks. Fold the husks back over the corn and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to prevent burning.
Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and tender. Remove the corn from the grill, let it cool slightly, and cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
While the corn cools, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and finely chop the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Add the grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil to the bowl. Toss everything together to coat evenly with the vinaigrette.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving for a more refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1262 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1822 mg | 39% | |
*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.
