Grilled Corn and Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Grilled Corn and Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ears corn, grilled in the husk, kernels removed; 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), halved and thinly sliced; 1 pint Sweet 100 tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ears corn, grilled in the husk, kernels removed
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), halved and thinly sliced
1 pint Sweet 100 tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

1
Combine the vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
2
Can be made 2 hours in advance and refrigerated.
3
Bring to room temperature before using.
4
Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomato in a large bowl.
5
Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper.
6
Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
7
Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with basil sprigs just before serving.
8
Salad can be made 1 day in advance and served cold or at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 teaspoon sugar, Salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Corn and Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue 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.

Grilled Corn and Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue Cheese

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