Here’s an easy summer salad recipe using fresh corn on the cob: Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Basil Dressing
If you can get your hands on fresh, sweet corn in the summertime, you should consider yourself one lucky person. It’s usually pretty abundant and cheap in high season, and the local farmer’s markets are the best place to find good corn. This recipe celebrates both fresh corn AND tomatoes, so look for some nice, sweet tomatoes too!
This salad is dressed with a simple homemade balsamic basil dressing. It’s a nice side salad for grilled meats and chicken.
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you will find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Basil Dressing
Ingredients
SALAD
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 medium ears fresh corn
- 1½ cups halved pear or cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil, for garnish
DRESSING
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 large leaves fresh basil, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
SALAD
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and corn. Cook for 5 minutes, then transfer cobs to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and dry.
- When cool, cut the kernels off the cob and transfer the kernels to a medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes. Refrigerate while making the dressing.
DRESSING
- In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the dressing thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
- When ready to serve, drizzle dressing on top of the salad and toss gently. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Here are a few more fresh corn salad recipes you might enjoy:
- Fresh Corn, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad by The Slow Roasted Italian
- Fresh Corn, Tomato and Zucchini Salad by RecipeGirl
- Fresh Corn and Mango Salad by My Whole Food Life
- Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad by RecipeGirl
