Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
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Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad is so delicious. It’s the perfect salad to make with fresh vine-ripened garden tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, fresh basil ribbons and tangy goat cheese. This salad is then tossed with drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A delicious salad that is fast, easy and affordable. When sweet corn and fresh tomatoes are in season, reach for this yummy salad recipe. I reach for this recipe often in late summer when my favorite farm stand is overflowing with tomatoes and sweet corn. If you like things on the spicy side, toss in a fresh diced jalapeno pepper, omit the fresh basil and substitute fresh torn cilantro leaves. You have a whole new salad. Sweet corn and tomato salad will soon become a fast favorite.
Fresh is Best
As always this salad is best when made fresh. Use fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh corn-on-the-cob. This easy, fast and affordable salad is fantastic to make in late August, at least here in Wisconsin, when both tomatoes and corn are bountiful at farmer’s markets and farm stands. Fresh ingredients makes a world of difference in this salad or any salad really. Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad is the perfect summertime salad. For a whole different taste sensation, grill the corn first!!
Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
A super way to enjoy fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- pinch of oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- splash of balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 ounces soft goat cheese, chilled and crumbled, optional
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add corn and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Chop tomatoes in quarters, squeeze out juice and seeds. Chop the seeded tomato quarters into a rough dice, pat with paper towels to remove moisture.
- When corn has cooled, stand each ear up in a wide shallow dish and cut the kernels off with a chefs knife. Toss corn with tomatoes.
- Finely mince basil, toss with tomatoes and corn along with olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, and cheese if using. Toss gently.
Nutrition
Protein: 6g
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26 Comments on “Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad”
yum! This looks so tasty and fresh, great SRC pick!
Wow this sounds good! Of course I'd probably use it as salsa too!
This looks delicious. With their season over It's getting hard to find fresh tomatoes in my area, but if I do, this salad will definitely show up on my menu.
Nothing beats the taste and flavor of a fresh tomato~ Lynn
I'm so happy to see some summer recipes still. I know it's fall, and I love fall, but I'm not ready to give up my corn and tomatoes – especially with all my tomatoes ripening in the garden. I love this recipe!
Hi Susan~ We had a very late tomato and corn season here in Wisconsin, with the cooler temperatures we had all summer, so I have finally picked the last of my tomatoes too:) Lynn
What a delicious taste of summer with the last of the year's tomatoes. Great picket his month 🙂
Hi Melissa~ Thanks so much for stopping by and see you next month~
This is my favorite type of fresh, summertime dish – looks and sounds SO amazing. YUM!
Thanks for stopping Amy~
What a perfect end to the summer! Corn and tomatoes are meant to go together!
Thanks for stopping Jess~ You are so right, Corn and tomatoes are made for each other~
Great pick, brings back a little summery feel… which is always welcome in my book 😉
Have a great Reveal Day!
The summer certainly flew by~ Thanks for stopping~
Yum, looks delicious! A perfect ending to summer. Will definitely have to try this.
This was the perfect way to use the last bit, or should I say, last bites of summer:)
Love the fresh ingredients – looks so vibrant and refreshing! Great pick for today!!
Thanks Rebekah~
So fresh and delicious!
The flavors were awesome!
We eat corn/tomato salads as often as possible during the short season. Great SRC pick
Thanks Wendy~ This was the first time, but not the last time, I have made a corn/tomato salad~
You picked the two best end of summer veggies to feature!
Yes I did Lauren:) Exactly what I thought while I was making this~
Love a good corn/tomato salad!
Me too! Thanks for stopping~