Description
Summer’s most refreshing corn and tomato salad brings Mediterranean charm to your table with crisp kernels and juicy heirloom tomatoes. Simple ingredients create a light, zesty side dish that will become your seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 3 ears corn
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Remove corn kernels from cobs by standing each ear vertically and carefully slicing downward with a sharp knife, collecting kernels in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Dice tomatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes and thinly slice red onion into delicate, translucent rings.
- Stack fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, then slice into fine ribbons using a chiffonade technique.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl to create a vibrant, zesty dressing.
- Gently combine corn kernels, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and basil ribbons in the mixing bowl.
- Pour prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing delicately to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Allow salad to marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for an optional creamy, tangy finish.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light summer salad.
Notes
- Select fresh, ripe corn and tomatoes for the most vibrant, sweet flavor that elevates the entire salad.
- Use a sharp chef’s knife when removing corn kernels to prevent crushing or mashing the delicate kernels and ensure clean, precise cuts.
- For a gluten-free and vegan version, simply omit the feta cheese or replace with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or plant-based cheese crumbles.
- Experiment with herb variations by substituting basil with fresh cilantro, mint, or parsley to create unique flavor profiles that complement different meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg