Charred Corn Salad Recipe With Cherry Tomatoes Basil

CHARRED CORN SALAD RECIPE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Brush the corn with 2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper.
• Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until some of the kernels are charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Let the corn rest until it is cool enough to handle.
• Cut the kernels off the cobs and discard the cobs.
• Place the corn in a serving bowl and gently toss with the tomatoes, remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sliced basil. Serve.

SUMMER SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim corn husks of any long hanging parts and excess silk. Place in a large bowl with water and soak for 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place corn on the grill and turn every 6 minutes 1/4 turn until all 4 sides have been grilled, about 24 minutes. Allow corn to cool until cold enough to handle easily.
• Remove husks from cooled corn and cut corn off into a serving bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, red pepper, onion, and basil.
• Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, salt, garlic, lime zest, and pepper in a small bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over corn salad and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

EASY CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine basil, olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar and screw on the lid; shake until dressing is completely blended.
• Stir corn, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, and shallots together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CORN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Microwave the corn in their husks on high for 3 minutes. Shuck the corn - the silks will come off easily. (If you want to boil or steam the corn on the stovetop, you can shuck the corn first then cook just until brighter in color, 2 to 3 minutes.) Cut the kernels off the cobs, transfer them to a large bowl and add the tomatoes.
• Finely grate the zest of the lime directly over the corn mixture, then squeeze the juice from the lime all over. Add the oil, a generous pinch of salt and the chile, if using. Mix well, then tear the herbs over the salad and gently fold them in. Season to taste with salt and serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high.
• Rub the corn with 1 tbsp oil. Grill, turning frequently, until the corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the grill; when cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob and transfer to a large bowl.
• Place the sliced onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well.
• Mix the onion, remaining 5 tbsp olive oil, tomatoes, basil, lime juice, and thyme into the corn. Season with salt and pepper. Add more lime juice if desired.
• Can be made 1 hour ahead, but serve at room temperature.

CREAMY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL, CORN AND ONION

Steps:

• Salt tomatoes in a bowl and set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and garlic; set aside. Add corn, basil, onion and raisins to tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with dressing.

HALLOUMI WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large, preferably nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high until it thins out, about 20 seconds. Working in batches, add cheese in one layer, and cook until golden on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip cheese and cook without moving until golden on the other side, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining cheese.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat it over medium-high. Add corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin seeds and salt, and cook until corn and tomatoes have softened and everything looks juicy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat and stir in the browned cheese, sliced onion and basil. Squeeze a lime wedge or two over everything and season with more salt and lots of black pepper. Garnish with more basil and serve immediately.

CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the basil, oil, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.