Grilled Summer Corn and Tomato Salad with Feta and Herbs
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Celebrate the very best of the summer growing season with this fresh, bright, and sweet corn and tomato salad. Seasoned with fresh herbs, like mint and basil, and balanced with some creamy feta cheese — it’s what summertime (meal) memories are made of!
Let’s face it, this salad absolutely shines in the summer months. That’s when tomatoes are juicy and sweet, and fresh corn is crisp and full of flavor. Since they’re the side-by-side stars of this dish, using the freshest ingredients you can find makes all the difference — the salad simply won’t taste the same with out-of-season produce.
When everything is at its peak, the flavors pop in a way that feels effortless and sun-soaked. It’s the kind of salad that comes together quickly but tastes like something truly special, especially when the ingredients are doing the heavy lifting. Perfect for potlucks, patio meals, and every warm evening in between.
How to pick a perfect tomato
We’ve all tried winter tomatoes. They’re just not good. But when it comes to tomato season, how do you know which tomato to pick? Here are a couple of signs to look for when choosing the perfect tomato:
- Smell it: If you can smell that divine tomato smell, then you’re on the right track. Some tomatoes have no smell, which isn’t a good sign.
- Feel it: It should feel weighty and uniform in your hand.
- Look at it: The tomato will be shiny, and consistent in color (unless you’re picking heirloom tomatoes), and not have any blemishes or bruises.
- Go local: If you have access to locally grown tomatoes, these will be garden-fresh and taste like a summer dream!
How to pick the perfect cob of corn
Beyond tomatoes, you also need to pick out a few nice cobs of corn for this recipe. Here are some top tips to pick the good ones:
- Farmers’ market/local: If you can pick up some corn at the farmers’ market, you will have a high chance of getting yourself some sweet, sweet corn.
- Grocery store: When shopping for corn at the grocery store, look for the green, tightly wrapped husks. Yellowing or dry husks are a bad sign. You can also feel the corn (without shucking it) to see if the kernels feel good and plentiful.
Grilled Summer Corn and Tomato Salad with Feta and Herbs
Ingredients
- 3 ears corn (shucked)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil (packed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint (packed)
- 1 lb tomatoes (cut into large chunks)
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- Optional: extra mint and basil (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Rub the oil over the corn and then place it on your bbq. Grill the corn for 10 minutes, turning it a couple of times.3 ears corn, 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- While the corn is grilling, prepare the dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, and garlic until it is smooth and creamy.3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic
- When the corn is cooked and has cooled enough to touch, cut off the kernels. Add the corn, basil, and mint to the bowl with the dressing and mix well.2 tablespoons chopped basil, 1 lb tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- Arrange the tomatoes on a platter and slightly season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the corn over the top then finish with the goat cheese.¼ cup feta cheese
Nutrition
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Just mouthwatering… so lovely and delicious!
Thank you so much, Kalyan!!
What a beautiful salad. I love all of the color and the flavor was spot on! And I can’t get enough feta cheese.