Description
Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy-to-make salad combines smoky grilled corn with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a light balsamic dressing. Perfect as a side for barbecues or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Enjoy the burst of flavors that make this salad an instant crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears of Fresh Corn on the Cob
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Remove from grill and let cool.
- Once cooled, cut kernels off the corn cob and place in a large bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes and diced red onion.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped basil over the mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; drizzle over salad ingredients.
- Toss gently until combined without mashing the ingredients. Let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra basil or crumbled feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg