Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring grilled corn and ripe tomatoes, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad, Grilled Salad