Best 11 Corn And Tomato Salad With Fried Okra Croutons Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Corn and Tomato Salad with Fried Okra Croutons and Other Delights**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing Corn and Tomato Salad, elevated with the delightful crunch of Fried Okra Croutons. This vibrant salad showcases the peak of summer's bounty, bursting with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic red onions. The tangy dressing, made with a harmonious blend of vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and herbs, adds a delightful zest to every bite. As a bonus, this versatile recipe includes three additional salad creations to suit your preferences: a classic Cucumber and Onion Salad, a refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad, and a hearty Chickpea and Avocado Salad. Each salad offers a unique combination of flavors and textures, promising a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD



Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
2 cups red or orange grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces mozzarella pearls or fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
  • Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.

SWEET CORN-TOMATO SALAD



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I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over the years. Fresh corn and basil make a huge difference in this recipe. -Jessica Kleinbaum, Plant City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 medium ears sweet corn, husked
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs and place in a large bowl. Stir in red pepper, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over corn mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREOLE CAESAR SALAD WITH CORN BREAD CROUTONS



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My love for okra began as a child and continues to border on just this side of insanity. I love okra. As a young boy, I would smuggle a brown bag full of fried okra into the movies as my better-than-popcorn snack. On Sunday nights, I was famous for making fried okra and creamed corn sandwiches with fresh slices of tomato and loads of Duke's mayonnaise. Years later, while studying in Italy, I realized that Italians also took leftover vegetables and made sandwiches. All you need are cold vegetables, bread, and mayo. The Caesar salad treatment makes this lighter than a sandwich, although if you want to give it more heft, you can add shrimp, chicken, or duck.

Provided by Alexander Smalls

Categories     Summer     Salad     Corn     Okra     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the salad:
2 cups Fried Okra
2 heads romaine lettuce, leaves separated
1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels, chilled
2½ cups cubed corn bread, toasted
½ cup sliced grape tomatoes
½ cup sliced seedless cucumber
¼ cup sliced red onion
Creole Caesar Dressing (recipe follows)
For the Creole Caesar dressing:
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ roasted red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the salad:
  • Place half the fried okra in a large bowl and add the romaine, corn, corn bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Divide the salad among six serving plates and top evenly with the remaining okra. Serve immediately.
  • For the Creole Caesar dressing:
  • In a small saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and onion. Cook over low heat until the garlic and onion are golden and tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic and onion to a food processor; reserve the oil.
  • Add the vinegar, bell pepper, celery, sugar, cayenne, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until smooth. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and process until emulsified. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

FRIED SKILLET CORN SALAD



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In the South, any kind of vegetable side dish can be called a salad. We like to say that if you add mayonnaise and celery to something, you've got a salad. While this "salad" has neither mayo nor celery, it can be served cold or hot, so I think that counts, right? Sweet summer corn is sautéed with pork belly, red onion, bell pepper and tomatoes for a colorful and savory side.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Four 6-by-1/2-inch-thick slices pork belly (about 1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red onion, finely diced (1 3/4 cups)
1 small green bell pepper, finely diced (3/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 6 ears of corn)
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the pork belly and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet to paper towels to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the butter and heat until melted. Add the onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and cook until the vegetables are softened and begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the corn and season with salt and pepper, then chop the pork belly. Add the pork belly and tomatoes and cook until the corn is softened and the tomatoes begin to release their liquid, about 5 minutes more.

TOMATO AND OKRA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound okra
3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 small head Boston lettuce
1/4 cup Classic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
2 teaspoons Chile Oil, or to taste, recipe follows
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
Pinch of sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup peanut oil
6 fresh bird chiles, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh okra pods
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 1/2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash and top and tail the okra, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Cook the okra as for boiled okra (see recipe below). Drain it and allow it to cool. Prepare the tomatoes. Wash the lettuce, break it into leaves, pat dry, and arrange the leaves on a large platter. Mound the okra on top of the lettuce and top with the chopped tomatoes. When ready to serve, dress the salad with vinaigrette to which you have added 2 teaspoons of chile oil.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a small glass bowl and beat well with a fork or wire whisk. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, making sure that all the ingredients are well mixed. Serve at once in a sauceboat or drizzle over the salad and toss. Yield: about 3/4 cup
  • Place the chiles in the oil in a fancy cruet and allow them to rest for 1 week, until they have flavored the oil. Add a drop or two of the oil to your usual cooking oil for a special zap. Yield: 1 cup
  • Wash and top and tail the okra, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and saute the onion until it is translucent. Add the okra and cook it for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the stock, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the okra is fork-tender. Add the lemon juice and serve hot.

CAJUN-STYLE CORN AND TOMATO WITH FRIED OKRA



Cajun-Style Corn and Tomato with Fried Okra image

Categories     Tomato     Side     Fry     Corn     Okra     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus additional for frying the okra
3 cups fresh corn kernels including the pulp scraped from the cobs (cut from about 4 ears of corn)
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
1/4 pound okra, rinsed well and patted dry
cornmeal seasoned with salt and pepper for coating the okra

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion in the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until it is golden, add the corn, the tomato, the cream, and the water, and cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper and keep the mixture warm, covered.
  • Cut the okra into 1/4-inch-thick slices, in a bowl toss it with the seasoned cornmeal, and shake it in a coarse sieve to know off the excess cornmeal. In a deep skillet heat 1/2 inch of the additional oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it fry the okra in batches for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is golden, transferring it with a slotted spoon as it is fried to paper towels to drain. Serve the corn mixture topped with the fried okra.

OKRA, CORN AND TOMATOES



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Okra and onions are fried with bacon, then simmered with tomato and corn in this delicious side dish that is especially good served alongside cornbread. This recipe is a longtime family favorite.

Provided by TXGIRLSX3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn
1 tablespoon file powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir to release some of the juices, then add the onion and okra. Fry until tender and browned, stirring constantly. Be careful, as this tends to brown quickly.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Mix in the corn, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with file powder, salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

FRESH CORN SAUTé WITH TOMATOES, SQUASH, AND FRIED OKRA



Fresh Corn Sauté with Tomatoes, Squash, and Fried Okra image

Provided by Brandi Neuwirth

Categories     Onion     Tomato     Side     Fry     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Corn     Squash     Summer     Vegan     Okra     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon (or more) cayenne pepper
12 okra pods, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 3 ears of corn)
6 baby green pattypan squash, each cut into 6 pieces
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 12-ounce bag cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix cornmeal and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in small bowl. Add okra and toss lightly to coat. Pour okra into sieve and shake off excess cornmeal.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add okra and sauté until coating is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer okra to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add corn, squash, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cover and cook until squash is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in okra, cilantro, and green onions. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cayenne, if desired.

CONTEST-WINNING TOMATO CORN SALAD



Contest-Winning Tomato Corn Salad image

Warm and colorful, this tantalizing side dish bursts with refreshing vegetable flavor. Fresh herbs and Dijon mustard add the pizzazz. - Carrie Componile, Roselle Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh corn (about 9 ears of corn)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large skillet, saute corn in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in mustard. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STEWED CORN AND TOMATOES WITH OKRA



Stewed Corn and Tomatoes with Okra image

Categories     Onion     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Corn     Bell Pepper     Summer     Okra     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 scallions, chopped
1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped, with seeds
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 cups corn (from 5 to 6 ears)
1/2 pound small fresh okra, trimmed, keeping stem end intact

Steps:

  • Cook scallions, jalapeño, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until scallions begin to brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until broken down into a sauce, about 15 minutes.
  • Add corn and okra and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.

PAN-ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD



Pan-Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad image

You can take a corn and tomato salad in a number of directions, but at the end of the day it shouldn't be much more than a dish you can make perfectly only in mid- to late summer, and one that showcases its primary ingredients. My version here marries corn and tomatoes with chile, avocado, cilantro and lime. It is just plain good. At the end, you've got meaty smokiness from bacon; that incredible sweetness of corn; the fruity acidity of tomato; the tender, smooth fattiness of avocado, and the sharpness of chile. It's a summer winner, one that you shouldn't even try after the first frost.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, one pot, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound bacon, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
4 to 6 ears corn, stripped of their kernels (2 to 3 cups)
Juice of 1 lime, or more to taste
2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
2 fresh small chilies, like Thai, seeded and minced
Salt
black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, more or less

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to render fat; add onion and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes, then add corn. Continue cooking, stirring or shaking pan occasionally, until corn begins to brown a bit, about 5 more minutes; remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Drain fat if you wish.
  • Put lime juice in a large bowl and add bacon-corn mixture; then toss with remaining ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 692 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe corn and tomatoes.
  • If you don't have fresh okra, you can use frozen or canned okra. Just be sure to thaw or drain it before using.
  • To make the fried okra croutons, be sure to cut the okra into thin slices. This will help them crisp up in the pan.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to season the corn and tomato salad to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

This corn and tomato salad with fried okra croutons is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crispy okra croutons, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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