Description
Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad is the quintessential summer dish that brings together vibrant flavors and colors. In just 20 minutes, you can create a refreshing salad that highlights the sweetness of fresh corn and the juiciness of ripe tomatoes, making it a perfect accompaniment for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile; it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can stand alone as a nutritious meal. With its enticing presentation and delightful taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by husking it and boiling in water for 5–7 minutes until tender. Drain and cool before cutting kernels off the cob.
- While cooling, dice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled corn kernels, diced onion, and halved tomatoes.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve immediately on a platter or individual bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg