Corn Tomato Salad Recipes

SWEET CORN-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place corn in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs and place in a large bowl. Stir in red pepper, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over corn mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

CONTEST-WINNING TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large skillet, saute corn in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in mustard. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the corn, basil, oil, vinegar and tomatoes together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

CILANTRO TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Peel back corn husks, but leave them attached at the bottom. Remove the silks, and fold husks back up over the corn. Place on a dinner plate, and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes on High power, turning corn once half way through. Cool until cool enough to touch, then slice corn kernels from the cob and place them in a serving bowl.
• Stir butter into the corn along with the tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, garlic and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning blend. Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Some people like the salad warm, but I prefer to chill it a little before serving.

PAN-ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to render fat; add onion and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes, then add corn. Continue cooking, stirring or shaking pan occasionally, until corn begins to brown a bit, about 5 more minutes; remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Drain fat if you wish.
• Put lime juice in a large bowl and add bacon-corn mixture; then toss with remaining ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm or at room temperature.

CORN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, until kernels are tender but crisp. Drain, cool slightly, and use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.
• In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, red bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Season with pepper. Chill 15 minutes before serving.

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
• Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.

CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Just before serving, pour dressing over corn mixture and toss.

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 and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate until serving.

CHARRED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or charcoal grill.
• Grill the corn until it starts to char, turning the ears so they cook evenly. Be sure the corn does not burn. Allow to cool, and with a knife remove the kernels from the cob. Reserve in a bowl.
• To make the vinaigrette, place mustard, garlic, cumin, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Blend well with a wire whisk.
• Add the tomatoes, onions, corn and the coriander or parsley. Pour the vinaigrette over all, and toss well. Check for seasoning and serve.

CORN & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In blender combine cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper till smoth.
• In bowl combine corn, tomatoes, mozzarell, avocado, cilantro dressing and toss lightly.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes to 3 hours.