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Corn and tomato salad in a white bowl beside three gold forks.
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Corn and Tomato Salad

A bright and refreshing salad that's a guaranteed crowd-pleasing side dish!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup loosely packed chopped or julienned fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons salt more or less, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper more or less, to taste
  • cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups fresh corn kernels from approximately 4 large ears
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

Instructions

  • Place tomatoes, red onion, basil, dill, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour in red wine vinegar and stir gently to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook until corn is tender (about 7 minutes), stirring constantly. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, while continuing to stir.
  • Add corn and garlic mixture to tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately or bring to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.

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Notes

  • Storage - Once salad has reached room temperature, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe yields approximately 7 cups.