Sweet Corn-Tomato Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp grated lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Place the 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 bowl. Stir in red pepper, tomatoes and onion.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over the corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

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