Heirloom Tomato Grilled Corn Salad Wbasil Vinaigrette Recipes

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Salad: Peel back the corn husks, but do not remove them completely. Carefully pick off and discard the wispy silk threads that are attached to the corn. Pull the husks back over the ears and tie the ends closed with kitchen twine. Soak the corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, shake off the excess and put them on the grill for 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove them from the grill and let the ears cool to room temperature.
• Vinaigrette: While the corn is cooling, prepare the dressing. Puree all the ingredients, except the canola oil, in a blender or food processor. After the mixture is well incorporated, slowly drizzle in the canola oil while the processor is still running. Blend for 30 seconds, then transfer the dressing to a bowl.
• Assembly: Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl and discard the cobs. Add the red onion and grape tomatoes and mix to combine. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the Thai Basil Vinaigrette Dressing while lightly tossing the salad together. Reserve the remaining dressing. Gently stir in the basil leaves. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing, if desired. Serve slightly chilled on serving plates, using a slotted spoon to keep excess liquids in the bowl.

TOMATO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the almonds, harissa and garlic in a small saute pan over medium heat and saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots and lime juice in a separate bowl, and then whisk in the almond-harissa mixture. For the salad: Toss together the corn, mint, parsley, capers and jalapenos in a large bowl. Season with the salt and a few grindings of fresh pepper. Add the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette. Garnish with the goat cheese and serve immediately.

GRILLED CORN AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat and place a 12x12-inch piece of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on the grill.
• Brush corn with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Place corn on foil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until kernels begin to char. Remove from heat and slice kernels off of the cob.
• Toss together corn, tomatoes, onions and basil in a medium bowl.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add to corn salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & GRILLED CORN SALAD W/BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix vinegar & garlic in bowl. Whisk in oil, basil salt & pepper. Fill large bowl with water. Mix in 1 teas. sea salt. Add corn, soak 1 hour. Prepare barbecue med-high. Drain corn. Grill in husks until outside is very charred and corn kernels are tender, turning occasionally. about 25 minutes. Cool corn. Remove husks and cuts off kernels. Add tomatoes toss with vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CORN, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and steam until just slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• While the corn is steaming, core each tomato and cut crosswise into 4 thick slices.
• Carefully remove corn from the pot and remove kernels by running a knife down the sides of the ears.
• Place one tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette (using up about 1/3). Top with a little feta cheese and onion, then sprinkle with corn kernels, basil, and chives. Continue layering the ingredients, ending with a tomato slice, herbs, and cheese to garnish.
• Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.