Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad With Cheese Recipe

Name: Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad With Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ears fresh corn; 2 -3 ripe tomatoes; 1 large red onion; 12 head crispy lettuce leaf, washed drained and chilled; ½ cup olive oil or ½ cup grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ cup crumbled soft cheese (or more, feta, cheddar, bleu, camembert, brie, goat cheese, etc.); 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 -3 tablespoons cilantro; ½ teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 large ears fresh corn
2 -3 ripe tomatoes
1 large red onion
12 head crispy lettuce leaf, washed drained and chilled
½ cup olive oil or ½ cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup crumbled soft cheese (or more, feta, cheddar, bleu, camembert, brie, goat cheese, etc.)
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 -3 tablespoons cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Husk the corn and remove and discard the silk.
2
Rinse with cold water and set aside.
3
Bring a large pan of water to a rolling ball.
4
Drop in the corn and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the corn to stand in the water for 5 minutes.
6
Alternative cooking method: wrap corn in wax paper (not plastic wrap) and microwave for 2 minutes.
7
Drain the corn and flood with cold water.
8
Pat the corn dry with toweling.
9
Using a sharp knives, cut the kernels from the corn, place into a bowl and set aside.
10
Cut the tomatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices and thinly slice the onion.
11
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large platter and place the tomatoes and onions on top in an overlapping pattern.
12
Ladle the corn in the center of the platter.
13
Chill the platter of vegetables for about an hour.
14
Meanwhile, make the salad dressing.
15
In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegar, garlic and lemon juice.
16
Stir in the cheese, chopped basil or cilantro, salt and black pepper and beat briskly with a fork or whisk until creamy and well-blended.
17
Just before serving, drizzle the salad dressing over the corn and tomatoes and serve immediately.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ears fresh corn, 2 -3 ripe tomatoes, 1 large red onion, 12 head crispy lettuce leaf, washed drained and chilled, and more.

Yes, Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad With Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad With Cheese

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