Summer Corn Salad
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4.6
Summer Corn Salad
Description
The salad starts by gently cooking corn on the cob in a boiling water bath seasoned with sugar and vinegar before cutting the kernels off. These kernels are then mixed with finely diced red onions and halved cherry tomatoes to add sharpness and freshness. The dressing of cider vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil offers a mild acidity balanced by the natural sweetness of the corn.
Fresh basil julienned just before serving adds a fragrant herbal note without overpowering the other ingredients. The salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, making it versatile for summer meals, barbecues, or light lunches.
The recipe is adaptable: the corn can be grilled for smoky flavor, and additional ingredients like garlic, parsley, or baby spinach can be added to vary texture and taste. The julienning technique for basil helps distribute its flavor evenly throughout the salad.
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn shucked
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomato sliced in half
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup basil fresh, julienned/chiffonaded leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add one tablespoon sugar and one tablespoon vinegar. Add the cobs of corn to the pot of water and bring to a rolling boil. Cover the pot, remove from the heat and let the corn sit for 10 minutes. Remove the corn from the pot. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
- Toss the kernels in a medium bowl with the red onions, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Julienne basil by rolling several leaves and slicing into thin strips for even flavor.
- For a smoky variation, grill the corn before cutting off kernels.
- This salad is flexible; you can add minced garlic, flat-leaf parsley, or julienned baby spinach to customize flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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