Best 7 Heirloom Tomato Salad With Grilled Corn Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

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Take a culinary journey through the symphony of flavors with our exploration of heirloom tomato salad with grilled corn basil vinaigrette. This vibrant dish celebrates the rustic charm of summer's bounty, where juicy heirloom tomatoes, smoky grilled corn, and aromatic basil harmonize in a dance of textures and tastes. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable salad, transforming your kitchen into a symphony of colors and flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 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 TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 large ears corn
Kitchen twine
1 small or 1/2 large red onion, finely chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
4 to 5 large Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup chopped Thai basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil

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.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CORN, AND FETA SALAD



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Awesome heirloom tomato salad with a unique and decorative flavor and touch to the dinner.

Provided by wolfnet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 ears fresh corn, shucked
4 large heirloom tomatoes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and steam until just slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • While the corn is steaming, core each tomato and cut crosswise into 4 thick slices.
  • Carefully remove corn from the pot and remove kernels by running a knife down the sides of the ears.
  • Place one tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette (using up about 1/3). Top with a little feta cheese and onion, then sprinkle with corn kernels, basil, and chives. Continue layering the ingredients, ending with a tomato slice, herbs, and cheese to garnish.
  • Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 676.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

HOT AND HOT HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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Hot and Hot Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fried Okra, Field Peas, Sweet Corn and Smoked Bacon. Property of Chef Christopher Hastings, Hastings Consulting, 2180 11th Court South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Provided by Food.com

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 37

24 jumbo royal red shrimp
6 large beefsteak tomatoes
2 large golden delight tomatoes
2 big rainbow tomatoes
1/2 pint sweet 100 tomatoes
salt and pepper
30 small whole okra, fried (recipe follows)
4 ounces fresh field peas
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
3 ears corn (recipe follows)
balsamic vinaigrette (recipe follows)
chives, dressing (recipe follows)
6 slices of applewood smoked bacon, thinly sliced and cooked until crisp
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup cornflour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
1 small garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup homemade creme fraiche, for salad
homemade creme fraiche
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons whole-milk buttermilk
balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup puree olive oil
1 cup picked chives, slicecd
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To Prepare the Salad:.
  • Core and slice the beefsteak, golden delight, and rainbow tomatoes into 1/4 -inch thick slices. Toss the tomatoes with 3/4 cup of the vinaigrette. Season the tomatoes with the salt and pepper and set aside at room temperature to marinate until ready to serve. Wash, core and slice tomatoes. Toss in balsamic vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Prepare okra, field peas, corn, chive dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, basil dressing and bacon.
  • Fried Okra:.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees. Trim okra stems and place in a small bowl with the buttermilk. Toss until coated. Combine corn flour, cornmeal and all-purpose flour in medium size bowl. Add salt and pepper. Drain okra from buttermilk. Toss in cornmeal mixture and shake off excess. Fry in vegetable oil until golden. Drain on paper towels. Set aside. Season with Salt and Pepper.
  • Field Peas:.
  • Combine the ham hock, onion, thyme, and field peas in a medium stock pot with enough cold water to cover the beans. Bring the peas to a simmer and cook until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, drain, and cool. Remove and discard the ham hock, onion quarters, and thyme sprig. Place the cooled peas in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Corn:.
  • Boil corn in salted water. Remove when tender. Shave kernels off cob and combine with butter beans. Add 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette and let sit.
  • Chive Dressing:.
  • Combine the garlic and chives in small bowl. Add egg yolk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream, while whisking vigorously whisking. This should create an emulsion. Whisk in the crème fraîche. You may need to add a drop or two of water if dressing is too thick. Cover and chill the dressing for at least 20 minutes before serving. This dressing will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two days.
  • Homemade Crème Fraîche:.
  • Whisk together the cream and buttermilk just to combine. Pour into a sterilized 2-cup jar (a mayonnaise or pickle jar works well) and cover tightly. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 2 days.
  • After 24 hours, the crème fraîche will have thickened. If the mixture is slightly separated, whisk until smooth. The crème fraîche can be used immediately or refrigerated until ready to use. Homemade crème fraîche will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette:.
  • Combine all ingredients. Hold.
  • Presentation:.
  • Arrange each of the different types of sliced tomatoes on 6 plates. Place the whole sweet 100 tomatoes around the sliced tomatoes. Divide the pea and corn mixture evenly among plates on top of the tomatoes. Arrange 5 pieces of fried okra around each plate. Place 2 shrimp and 1 slice of crispy bacon on top of each salad. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chive dressing over the tops of each salad and garnish each with 1 tablespoon of basil chiffonade. Serve immediately.
  • Note: Look for a variety of locally grown tomatoes at the farmer's market. If not available, look for good local tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1200.2, Fat 107.9, SaturatedFat 30, Cholesterol 179.1, Sodium 593.2, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 18.8, Protein 15.7

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD



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This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cut-up heirloom tomatoes
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced red onion
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Mustard     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, quartered if small or cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges if larger
1 lb cherry tomatoes
1 lb very small mozzarella balls (1/4 inch; sometimes called perlini) or 1 lb lightly salted mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups loosely packed small basil leaves or torn large leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until dressing is emulsified. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose the best tomatoes for your salad. Look for ripe, flavorful tomatoes that are a variety of colors and sizes. Heirloom tomatoes are a great choice, but any ripe tomato will work.
  • Grill your corn perfectly. To get the best flavor out of your corn, grill it over medium-high heat until it is slightly charred and tender.
  • Make your own basil vinaigrette. It's easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to the salad.
  • Add some fresh herbs to your salad. Basil, oregano, and thyme are all great choices.
  • Serve your salad immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so don't make it ahead of time.

Conclusion:

This heirloom tomato salad with grilled corn and basil vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing summer salad. It's easy to make and is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and corn. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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