Best 7 Grilled Corn Heirloom Tomato Avocado And Arugula Salad Recipes

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Grilled Corn Heirloom Tomato Avocado and Arugula Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. With its vibrant colors and an array of textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests. The sweetness of the grilled corn, the juiciness of the heirloom tomatoes, the creaminess of the avocado, and the peppery arugula create a delightful balance of flavors. This salad is light and healthy, making it an excellent option for a nutritious meal. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selecting the freshest ingredients, preparing the corn for grilling, and assembling this delicious salad. We'll also provide tips on how to make your own vinaigrette dressing and offer suggestions for serving this salad as a main course or a side dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA SALAD



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The flavors of summer come together wonderfully in this savory salad recipe. Also try:Broiled Lobster

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 ears sweet corn, husks removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
4 cups arugula
Juice of 2 limes
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add corn to boiling water and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; cook, turning, until lightly charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Let corn cool slightly; cut kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to a large bowl, along with tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, arugula, lime juice, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Transfer corn mixture to a serving platter and arrange avocado slices around salad; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

TOMATO, AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD



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With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled corn, this bright salad tastes just like summertime! —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium ear sweet corn, husks removed
3 large red tomatoes, sliced
3 large yellow tomatoes, sliced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cob., Arrange tomato slices on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with avocado slices. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil and remaining salt and pepper; drizzle half over the tomatoes and avocado. Top with grilled corn and feta; drizzle remaining dressing over top. Garnish with additional chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
4 ears of corn, shucked
4 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 pints grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
2 red bell peppers, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
1 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup seeded and minced jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 lime, zested
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse the corn in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob, and place them in a large bowl.
  • Toss the avocados with the lemon juice and add them to the bowl with the corn. Add the tomatoes, red peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers and lime zest to the bowl.
  • Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl and pour over the vegetables. Toss well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ears sweet corn, unhusked
Kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
Zest and juice of 3 limes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
6 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the corn in its husks in a bowl of heavily salted water overnight in the refrigerator. Keep the ears submerged below the surface of the water with a plate weighted down with a heavy can.
  • Prepare and preheat your lump charcoal grill to medium low.
  • Put the corn, still in its husks, on the grill, cover, and cook, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the garlic, jalapeño and a large pinch of salt. Add the lime zest, lime juice and olive oil and whisk to combine. Add the avocado, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro and toss gently to combine.
  • Remove the corn from the grill. When cool enough to handle, peel back the husks, discard the silk and slice the kernels off the cobs with a knife. Add to the bowl of vegetables. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED CORN AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Fresh, grilled corn on the cob tossed with heirloom tomatoes, red onions, herbs and a light dressing from Tiffany of Crème De La Crumb.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ears corn on the cob, shucked
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups small heirloom tomatoes, chopped
½ medium red onion, diced
¼ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat and place a 12x12-inch piece of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on the grill.
  • Brush corn with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Place corn on foil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until kernels begin to char. Remove from heat and slice kernels off of the cob.
  • Toss together corn, tomatoes, onions and basil in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add to corn salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 452.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

GRILLED CORN, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING



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A cool refreshing summer salad. From Jehan Can Cook, published at For the Love of Cooking by Pam on July 23, 2009

Provided by rsnelling42

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
2 ears fresh sweet corn
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove
1 dash cayenne pepper
sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Grill corn for 10 minutes. Cut the corn off the cob and cool.
  • Slice tomatoes in half.
  • Dice the avocado.
  • Chop the cilantro.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients in small bowl and set asid.
  • Combine corn, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro. Toss with honey lime dressing. Let rest 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 14.8, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 3.2

ARUGULA, FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD



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Make and share this Arugula, Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Corn

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup champagne vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced shallot
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 ears white corn, with small kernels shucked
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 cups arugula
3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the Champagne vinegar with the minced shallots and season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Let the shallots stand in the vinegar for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a sharp, thin knife and working over another bowl, cut the kernels from the ears of white corn.
  • Whisk the olive oil into the Champagne vinegar and shallots until blended. Add the arugula and toss with the dressing.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and the corn kernels and toss gently. Transfer the salad to a large platter, scatter the nasturtiums on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 44, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.6

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Tips

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add a variety of herbs, spices, and dressings to create a salad that is uniquely your own.
  • Make sure to dress your salad just before serving. This will help to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Salads are best enjoyed fresh.
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Conclusion
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Conclusion:

Grilled corn, heirloom tomato, avocado, and arugula salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish for a barbecue, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this grilled corn, heirloom tomato, avocado, and arugula salad a try. You won't be disappointed! ```

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