Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This delectable salad combines the sweetness of grilled corn, the tangy burst of tomatoes, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the subtle crunch of red onion. Dressed in a zesty lemon-tahini sauce, this salad offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations to satisfy diverse palates: a classic Caesar salad with a creamy dressing and crispy croutons; a Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring quinoa, feta cheese, and a tangy dressing; and a light and refreshing cucumber salad with a hint of mint and a zesty dressing. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic salad, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the corn in its husks in a bowl of heavily salted water overnight in the refrigerator. Keep the ears submerged below the surface of the water with a plate weighted down with a heavy can.
- Prepare and preheat your lump charcoal grill to medium low.
- Put the corn, still in its husks, on the grill, cover, and cook, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the garlic, jalapeño and a large pinch of salt. Add the lime zest, lime juice and olive oil and whisk to combine. Add the avocado, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro and toss gently to combine.
- Remove the corn from the grill. When cool enough to handle, peel back the husks, discard the silk and slice the kernels off the cobs with a knife. Add to the bowl of vegetables. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
TOMATO, AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD
With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled corn, this bright salad tastes just like summertime! —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cob., Arrange tomato slices on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with avocado slices. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil and remaining salt and pepper; drizzle half over the tomatoes and avocado. Top with grilled corn and feta; drizzle remaining dressing over top. Garnish with additional chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Salad: Peel back the corn husks, but do not remove them completely. Carefully pick off and discard the wispy silk threads that are attached to the corn. Pull the husks back over the ears and tie the ends closed with kitchen twine. Soak the corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, shake off the excess and put them on the grill for 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove them from the grill and let the ears cool to room temperature.
- Vinaigrette: While the corn is cooling, prepare the dressing. Puree all the ingredients, except the canola oil, in a blender or food processor. After the mixture is well incorporated, slowly drizzle in the canola oil while the processor is still running. Blend for 30 seconds, then transfer the dressing to a bowl.
- Assembly: Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl and discard the cobs. Add the red onion and grape tomatoes and mix to combine. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the Thai Basil Vinaigrette Dressing while lightly tossing the salad together. Reserve the remaining dressing. Gently stir in the basil leaves. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing, if desired. Serve slightly chilled on serving plates, using a slotted spoon to keep excess liquids in the bowl.
GRILLED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA SALAD
The flavors of summer come together wonderfully in this savory salad recipe. Also try:Broiled Lobster
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add corn to boiling water and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath. Drain and pat dry.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; cook, turning, until lightly charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Let corn cool slightly; cut kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to a large bowl, along with tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, arugula, lime juice, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Transfer corn mixture to a serving platter and arrange avocado slices around salad; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD
Steps:
- Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap and chill.) Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool corn. Cut kernels off cobs (generous 2 cups). Place kernels in large bowl. Add beans and and tomatoes. Mix basil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss.
GREEN SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN, CHEESE, BASIL, AND GRILLED-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Tomatoes grilled to the point of collapse are the key to this savory, chunky dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from ears.
- Cut tomato in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill tomato, turning, until charred and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and core; smash flesh with fingers. Whisk in vinegar, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Combine corn, lettuce, basil, and cheese. Toss with dressing, and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
From America's Test Kitchen. A fast corn and tomato salad pairs well with quick-cooking chicken breasts, but a few tricks-like jumpstarting the corn in the microwave first-streamline this recipe even further. For this dish, buy chicken breasts that are about 1/2-inch thick.
Provided by SweetSueAl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wrap corn in microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high power until slightly softened, about 3 minutes, turning corn over halfway through cooking. Cool slightly and remove plastic wrap. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk lemon juice, garlic, basil, and remaining 1/4 cup oil together in small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 tablespoons dressing to medium bowl and whisk in mustard and honey.
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and toss in honey-mustard mixture to coat.
- Grill chicken over hot fireuntil cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, transfer to platter, and cover with foil.
- Grill corn until soft and lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from grill, cool slightly, and cut kernels from cob.
- Combine corn, tomato, and remaining dressing (without honey and mustard) in medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Serve corn salad with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.4, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 143.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 32.1
GRILLED CORN, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Lunch Corn Grill/Barbecue
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove husks from corn and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes. The corn should have some brown spots and be tender and not mushy. Cut the corn off the cob then scrape the cob with the back of your knife to get the juices. Set aside and let cool. Slice the tomatoes in half. Dice the avocado and chop the cilantro. HONEY LIME DRESSING 1. Add all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. 2. Combine the sliced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and grilled corn and honey lime dressing and mix gently so everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocados. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to let flavors mingle.
GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SeattlePilot
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grill the corn in the husk, then shave off kernels and set aside.
- Combine vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and oil in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomato in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
- Stir in the blue cheese crumbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.5, Fat 46.5, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 836.3, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 12, Protein 20.9
Tips:
- For the best flavor, select ripe, juicy tomatoes and sweet corn.
- If you don't have a grill, you can roast the corn and tomatoes in a hot oven.
- To make the salad ahead of time, grill or roast the corn and tomatoes and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This grilled corn and tomato salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a healthy dish that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.
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