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Corn and Tomato Salad

You can make this corn and tomato salad (through step 2) up to 4 hours ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature to serve. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving this quick and easy side dish.

Corn and Tomato Salad




James Carrier
 1/2 cup chopped red onion
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 4 cups fresh corn kernels
 2 cups cherry tomatoes such as Sweet 100s (about 10 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, and halved if larger than 3/4 inch
 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  Salt and pepper
 2 ounces fresh chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled
Step 1
1

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir onion in olive oil until limp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add corn and stir often just until tender to bite, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 2
2

Pour mixture into a wide serving bowl and stir in tomatoes, basil, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3
3

Sprinkle goat cheese over salad; serve warm or at room temperature.

Step 4
4

Cutting kernels: An average ear of corn weighs from 10 to 14 ounces and yields about 1 cup of kernels. To remove them, with a large, sharp knife, cut off and discard the stem end of each ear down to the beginning of the kernels. Pull off and discard the husks and silks; rinse ears. Holding each ear upright, shear off the kernels close to the cob.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 159Calories from Fat 37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g10%

Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 7.5mg3%
Sodium 70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.