Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe

Ingredients :

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need:

You’ll need 4 ears of fresh corn for this one as it is the namesake™ star. If you shucked and cooked, about 4 cups of corn kernels.

1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved so you get juicy burstsweetness and color

1/3 cup fresh basil, Chopped finely: which adds a fragrant herbaceous quality.

Fresh Lime Juice (1/4 cup): A tangy burst to lift up the flavor of the salad scheme.

A good glug of olive oil: For smooth richness and to help marry the flavors.

1/2 teaspoon of sea salt: It amps up all the fresh flavors.

1/4 tsp black pepper — just a hint of heat from the spice.

So head to the store and pick up these simple, fresh ingredients & get ready for some real summer season time in a bowl with this salad!

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Corn

How to Cook the Corn It all depends on how you cook your corn when it comes to this salad.

Grill-Rub ears with some olive oil to prevent sticking. Put them on the preheated grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every now & then to get char marks. Grilled brings a smoky flavor profile that takes this spinach salad to the next level.

Boiling: For faster results, drop the corn in a pot of boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender. The sweetness of the corn is never diluted when it comes to boiling and a good thing too.

The Air Dryer: This is another great one if you have a machine for this. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C), and cook the corn for approximately 10 minutes turning half way through for even cooking.

Cool and Chop: Remove the corn from heat if you like them less cooked, otherwise cook until they are done to your liking. Sliced from the top to bottom, stand each ear upright in a bowl and cut off kernels. (Keeps all the kernels in this bowl and very helpful during clean up)

Step 2: Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the cut corn kernels with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped basil. The food is bright and summery.

For the Lime Dressing, in a small bowl mix fresh lime juice with olive oil and season it with salt & pepper. The tanginess and heat from this dressing will just tie everything together

Add the dressing to corn mixture and gently toss until fully coated – making sure everything is even mixed.

Step 3: Chill and Serve

Cover with cling film and leave to one side for at least 30 minutes before serving. It allows the ingredients to be Nicely absorbed increasing flavours of The dish as a whole. This dish is also very versatile since it can be served chilled or at room temp so you could easily whip this salad for a pool side snack, picni,k3q6 waterfall plunge break, and even desk lunch.

Add this zesty salad to your summer meals today!

Tips :

One of the things that makes this Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad so perfect is exactly how deep dish flexible it is. The post has quite a few tips if you want to make ahead your fresh corn and tomato salad, even down to prepping right through any picnicky sites! It can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for a few hours. And also increases flavours, leaving you with a delicious pasta dish by the time to serve this. The salsa can keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, which is perfect if you want to make it as a part of your meal prep or ahead of time before having this prepared for any gathering.

Make It Your Own: Change it up to make it your salad! Iteasy to tailor it by adding your desired ingredients! Creaminess from some diced avocado and a slight bite with red onion works for example. The crumbled feta gives a sort of salty, tangy taste to balance out and enhance the sweetness corn (and tomatoes too!) The beauty of this salad, is if you are game — go for it and make the Tadworth Taste That Works best in your kitchen.

Suggested Use: This salad is so versatile. It goes lovely with BBQ meats or fish and is great for making a side as an accompaniment to outdoors meals. Or keep it simple and have a light, fresh lunch on its own. I mean, summer party or not… this Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad will be the piece de resistance on your table.