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Corn and Tomato Salad

Corn and Tomato Salad uses grilled corn, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion in a zesty homemade dressing. A new favorite summer salad!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-5 ears fresh corn
  • 10 ounces grape tomatoes , halved or quartered, depending on size
  • 1 cucumber , halved, seeded and diced
  • 3/4 cup low moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup red onion ,thinly sliced
  • 3-4 scallions , chopped
  • 1 Fresh Lemon
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates. Add the ears of corn over direct heat, turning occasionally to cook the corn and give it char marks. When charred, remove from the grill and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella cheese, red onion and scallions.
  3. When the corn has cooled, work with one ear set up vertically on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut off the corn kernels. Some may stick together in "corn ribs", this is fine. Add the cut corn to the large mixing bowl and toss gently. Set side.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the zest and juice from one fresh lemon, white wine vinegar, honey/agave, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the corn and tomato salad, toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Retoss before serving. If serving several hours later or next day, the salad might need to have the seasonings readjusted with salt and pepper as these tend to mute when chilled for long periods of time.
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Notes

  • Gas or Propane Range Method: If you don't want to grill or don't have a grill, light up your gas or propane range and set the ears over the side of the burgers, or rotate using metal tongs (plastic will melt!). 
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  • This salad can also be made without grilling the corn, you'll just lose some of the char. You'll need approximately 2-3 cups of thawed frozen or drained canned corn. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 682mg (28%) Potassium 518mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1205IU (24%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 682mg 28%
Potassium 518mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1205IU 24%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.