Crunchy, savory, and a bit tangy, basil corn salad is a versatile side dish that is perfect to bring to a potluck, serve at a picnic, or pack in a lunch. The base of the salad is fresh corn, which is easily cooked by boiling, grilling, or roasting. From there, toss in bright and aromatic basil, sharp red onion, and colorful bell pepper. Add some cotija or feta cheese for a salty kick and top it off with a tangy dressing. It can be served warm or cold and pairs well with grilled chicken or pork. No matter how you serve it, this basil corn salad will not disappoint.
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CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Low Sodium Backyard BBQ Dinner Basil Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Low Cholesterol Vegan Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl. DO AHEAD: Corn can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Place onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well. Mix onion, remaining 5 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thyme into corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the salad: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Peel back the corn husks. Remove the silks and replace the husks. Soak the corn in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and place on the grill for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely and remove the husks. Using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels. In a medium bowl, mix together the grilled corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, bell pepper, and mango.
- For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, and cumin. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, and toss again, before serving.
GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Salad: Peel back the corn husks, but do not remove them completely. Carefully pick off and discard the wispy silk threads that are attached to the corn. Pull the husks back over the ears and tie the ends closed with kitchen twine. Soak the corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, shake off the excess and put them on the grill for 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove them from the grill and let the ears cool to room temperature.
- Vinaigrette: While the corn is cooling, prepare the dressing. Puree all the ingredients, except the canola oil, in a blender or food processor. After the mixture is well incorporated, slowly drizzle in the canola oil while the processor is still running. Blend for 30 seconds, then transfer the dressing to a bowl.
- Assembly: Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl and discard the cobs. Add the red onion and grape tomatoes and mix to combine. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the Thai Basil Vinaigrette Dressing while lightly tossing the salad together. Reserve the remaining dressing. Gently stir in the basil leaves. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing, if desired. Serve slightly chilled on serving plates, using a slotted spoon to keep excess liquids in the bowl.
TOMATO, BASIL, AND CORN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER DRESSING
Five ingredients and five minutes is all you need to make this easy and nutritious summer salad! If you have extra time, you can use 4 ears of fresh corn, cooked and shucked, instead of the frozen corn. You can vary the amount of basil, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar to your taste.
Provided by Josephine Franchino Twohy
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix corn, tomatoes, and basil leaves together in a bowl; add olive oil, vinegar, and salt and mix until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
Categories Salad Herb Tomato Vegetable Freeze/Chill High Fiber Summer Chill Gourmet
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
BASIL-CORN SALAD
It only takes 40 minutes to make this vegetarian side dish made with fresh corn, chopped tomatoes and onions. To save even more time, use whole kernel sweet corn.
Provided by By Angie McGowan
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Remove husks and silks from ears of corn. Drizzle corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Cool until safe enough to handle. Cut corn kernels from cobs into large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate salad until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 153.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ORZO SALAD WITH CORN, TOMATOES, & BASIL
Make and share this Orzo Salad With Corn, Tomatoes, & Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
- To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Drain, and place in a large bowl.
- Spoon half of dressing over pasta; toss to coat.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Add the remaining dressing, corn, tomato, onion, and basil to pasta; toss to coat.
- Let stand 30 minutes.
BARLEY AND CORN SALAD WITH BASIL CHIVE DRESSING
Categories Salad Herb Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Basil Barley Corn Summer Vegan Chive Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water with 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in barley, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes.
- While barley simmers, blanch corn in a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a large sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Remove barley from heat (when tender) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- While barley stands, pulse oil, basil, chives, vinegar, sugar, pepper, remaining tablespoon water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until herbs are finely chopped.
- Drain barley well in large sieve and add to corn in bowl, then add endives and dressing, tossing to combine.
CORN, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD
Categories Salad Garlic Tomato Side Sauté Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Basil Corn Summer Chill Vegan Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using large knife, cut corn kernels from cob. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add corn; sauté until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add half of basil.
- Transfer corn mixture to large bowl. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil and remaining basil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 3 hours or up to 8 hours.
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL
This salad is as delicious as it is beautiful, and makes for a great BBQ sidedish. Sometimes when I get the winter blahs, I'll make this and it feels like summer again!
Provided by Whipper
Categories Corn
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the corn kernels from the ears, while bringing a pot of water to a boil.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the corn kernels and blanch for about 1 minute. Remove them with a strainer and set aside.
- Let the water return to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans and flush with cold water until they are cool.
- Meanwhile, put the onion slices in a bowl of ice water, which will crips them and mellow their flavor.
- Using either a mortar and pestel or the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
- Add the paste to a small bowl (or leave it in the mortar) and whisk in the vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the olive oil and whisk again.
- Just before serving, drain the onions. Put the beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and then toss with the vinaigrette. Season further if required. Serve right away.
GRILLED CORN BASIL PESTO SALAD
Grilled corn tossed with basil pesto and topped with Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon zest.
Provided by cchristi4
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn on the rack of a gas or charcoal grill. Cover and cook over direct medium-high heat until lightly charred, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill. Let cool until easy to handle.
- Cut kernels from the cobs; discard cobs. Combine corn kernels and pesto in a large bowl; stir to coat.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Top with Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 230.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
GRILLED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE
A delicious summer salad! I use a bit less of the cumin for my family's taste. I have used the frozen corn with good results as well. The flavors mix SO well together, make sure you give them a chance to marry. Prep time does not include the chilling time. Adapted from Food Network, the Giada Show. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the salad:
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
- Peel back the corn husks. Remove the silks and replace the husks.
- Soak the corn in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Drain and place on the grill for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cool completely and remove the husks.
- Using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the grilled corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, bell pepper, and mango.
- For the vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, and cumin.
- Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, and toss again, before serving.
GREEN SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN, CHEESE, BASIL, AND GRILLED-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Tomatoes grilled to the point of collapse are the key to this savory, chunky dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from ears.
- Cut tomato in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill tomato, turning, until charred and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and core; smash flesh with fingers. Whisk in vinegar, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Combine corn, lettuce, basil, and cheese. Toss with dressing, and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately.
LOBSTER SALAD WITH CORN, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND BASIL-MINT OIL
Categories Salad Appetizer Lobster Corn Bell Pepper Summer Sugar Snap Pea Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 10- to 12-quart kettle bring 8 quarts water to a boil with bay leaves and coarse salt. Plunge 1 lobster into water headfirst and simmer, covered, 12 minutes. With tongs immediately transfer lobster to a bowl to cool. Return water to a boil and cook remaining lobster in same manner.
- When lobsters are cool enough to handle, break off claws at body of each lobster. Crack claws and remove meat. Reserve some claw meat, covered and chilled, for garnish if desired and cut remainder into bite-size pieces. Twist tails off lobster bodies and discard bodies. With kitchen shears remove thin hard membrane from underside of each tail by cutting just inside outer edge of shell. Remove meat from each tail and cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer claw and tail meat to a large bowl and chill, covered.
- Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs. Trim sugar snap peas and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bell peppers into 1- by 1/4-inch-thick strips. Finely chop enough shallots to measure 1/3 cup.
- In a large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté peas and bell peppers with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a plate and cool completely. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sauté corn and shallots with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer corn mixture to another plate and cool completely. Add all vegetables with salt and pepper to taste to lobster, tossing to combine. Chill salad, covered, until cold and up to 1 day.
- Toss salad with lemon juice and serve with basil-mint oil and lemon wedges.
WARM MUSHROOM AND SWEET CORN SALAD WITH THYME & BASIL VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by franny-2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1 Heat half of the oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and thyme and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant but not brown. Spoon half into a heatproof bowl. Set skillet with remaining garlic mixture aside. 2 Add remaining oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar to garlic mixture in bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. 3 Just before serving, return skillet to medium- high heat and heat until sizzling. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until liquid is released and mushrooms start to brown. Add corn and sauté for 2 minutes or until hot and golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and remove from heat. 4 Whisk basil into vinaigrette and toss half with lettuce in a large bowl. Arrange lettuce on serving plates, top with warm vegetables and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
- Brush or rub each cob with some canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the corn on the hot grill and char each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. You want the corn to get great char marks! Once the corn has charred, set aside until cool enough to handle. Once the corn has cooled, stand each ear up, stalk end down, in a wide, shallow bowl and, using your knife, slice the corn kernels off the cob.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a food processor, add the basil and garlic and pulse until the basil starts to break down. Add the vinegar. Continue pulsing while adding the oil in a steady stream and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and red onion. Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
LOBSTER, CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND BASIL SALAD
Categories Salad Herb Shellfish Vegetable Appetizer Side Wedding Basil Lobster Corn Zucchini Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- With a small (about 1/4-inch) melon-ball cutter scoop outer flesh of zucchini, reserving remaining zucchini for another use if desired. (There should be about 1 1/2 cups zucchini pieces.) In a saucepan of boiling water blanch zucchini and corn 1 minute and drain well. Let vegetables cool and transfer to a large bowl.
- Break off claws at body of each lobster. Crack claws and remove meat. Cut claw meat into 1/2-inch pieces and add to vegetables. Twist tails off lobster bodies, keeping them intact, and discard bodies. With a pair of kitchen shears remove thin hard membrane from each lobster tail by cutting just inside outer edge of shell. Remove meat from tail and reserve tail shells for serving. Cut tail meat into 1/2-inch pieces and add to claw meat mixture.
- In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar or lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and add to lobster mixture. Toss salad gently just to combine well. Salad may be prepared up to this point 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
- Just before serving, stir shredded basil into salad. Mound about 1/2 cup salad into each reserved lobster tail and arrange on a platter. Transfer remaining salad to a serving bowl and garnish platter and bowl with basil.
LEMON SHRIMP WITH BASIL-CORN SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a large pan bring water to a boil and season with salt. Add corn and boil for 3 minutes. Drain water; transfer corn back to the pan and increase to medium-high heat. Melt butter and cook corn until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Remove corn and sear two halved lemons until caramelized, about 1 minute. Remove lemons from pan and cut in half again.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine shrimp, zest of remaining lemon, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook shrimp until pink, about 3 minutes
- 3. Carefully stand corn on one end and cut off kernels lengthwise with a chefs knife. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, onion, salt, pepper, remaining tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1 tablespoon juice from seared lemon. Mix in basil just before serving.
- 4. Serve corn and basil salad with shrimp and lemon wedges
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN & BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Mix vinegar and garlic in bowl. Whisk in oil, then basil. Season with salt and pepper. Fill large bowl with water. Mix in 1 teaspoon sea salt. Add corn; soak 1 hour. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain corn. Grill in husks until outside is very charred and corn kernels are tender, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Cool corn. Remove husks and cut kernels off cobs into large bowl. Add tomatoes. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE {GIADA} RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by grinder
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- FOR THE SALAD: Preheat gas or charcoal grill. Peel back the corn husks. Remove silks and replace husks. Soak corn in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and place on grill for 10-15 minutes. Cool completely and remove husks. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels. In a medium bowl, mix together grilled corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, bell pepper and mango. FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: In a small bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil and cumin. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, and toss again, before serving
Tips:
- Select young, tender basil leaves for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of corn, such as white, yellow, and bicolor, for a colorful salad.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute dried basil, but use only half the amount.
- Add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
- For a more substantial salad, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Use a light and tangy dressing to brighten up the flavors of the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Basil corn salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of sweet corn, fresh basil, and a light dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
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