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Refreshing End of Summer Corn Salad with Basil

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A light and flavorful summer side dish featuring grilled corn, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and a zingy dressing, perfect for BBQs and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears corn on the cob, husked
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush each ear of corn lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes until all sides are charred and kernels are tender and slightly blackened, about 10-12 minutes total.
  3. Let grilled corn cool for 5 minutes. Cut kernels off the cob by standing the ear upright on a cutting board and slicing downward.
  4. Halve cherry tomatoes, finely dice red onion, and roughly chop fresh basil leaves. Soak diced onion in cold water for 5 minutes if desired, then drain well.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly.
  7. If desired, fold in crumbled feta cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  8. Refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors marry. Can be served immediately if preferred.

Notes

Grilling the corn is essential for smoky flavor. Add basil last to keep it fresh and vibrant. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Frozen corn can be used if fresh is unavailable, sautéed to add char. For dairy-free, omit feta or substitute with toasted nuts.

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Keywords: corn salad, summer salad, basil, grilled corn, BBQ side dish, fresh salad, easy recipe

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