As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, it's time to celebrate the bounty of summer produce. This vibrant and refreshing salad combines the best of the season's offerings: crisp asparagus, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or poultry, or can be served as a light and flavorful main course. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering.
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SUMMER CORN SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS
A simple, sweet and enjoyable taste of summer. This salad is great served as a side dish, or serve with nacho chips.
Provided by Jocelyn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil grate.
- Place the ears of corn on the grill and cook until the kernels are tender, about ten minutes turning frequently. Remove the ears from the grill and cool. Cut the kernels off of the cob.
- Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse immediately under cold, running water until well chilled. Set aside.
- Combine the corn, asparagus, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 154.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CORN, CHERRY TOMATO & ASPARAGUS SALAD
Make and share this Corn, Cherry Tomato & Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kermit in Huntsville
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lemon juice in a medium bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Prepare an ice bath.
- In a large pot of boiling water add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Add corn and asparagus and blanch till tender crisp.
- Strain into colander and place into ice bath until completely cool.
- Strain and let sit to completely drain all the water.
- Place in a large bowl with the tomatoes, reserved dressing and the mint.
- salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 305.1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.8
SUMMER ASPARAGUS, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
So refreshing, so many textures. I got this from HEB Showtime Magazine. I just loved it. Delicious and Healthy.
Provided by scwheeler24
Categories Corn
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Break or cut tough ends from asparagus and discard. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes and drain well and place in ice water to stop cooking. Cut diagonally into 1 1/2 in pieces. Cut avocado in cubes or slice.
- Cut corn kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a large deep bowl; cut close enough to release milky white substance with kernels.
- Halve tomatoes; toss gently with corn, asparagus and basil. Add dressing mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand a few minutes if time allows.
- Top with avocado and crumbled cheese right before serving.
- These ingredients need not be exact. Add or subract to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 122.8, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 6.3
PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, CORN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the asparagus, corn and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with the pasta.
- Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.
FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
- Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.
SUMMER CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
This colorful and refreshing salad is one of the most eagerly anticipated items in our deli case. We don't start making it until the tomatoes are really ripe and the corn is sweet and abundant. Because the ingredients are fairly sturdy, this salad holds up for quite a while after you make it. It's a great candidate for bringing to a picnic or barbecue, and it's the perfect side for a burger! It's also nice as a salsa or spooned onto a grilled fish fillet.
Yield SERVES 6 TO 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cut the kernels from the corn, add the kernels to the pot, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes (they should still be a little crunchy). Pour into a colander and run cool water over the corn to stop the cooking. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, honey, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and whisk to combine. Combine the corn, tomatoes, pepper, onion, cucumber, and cilantro in a medium bowl, drizzle with about half of the dressing, and toss gently with your hands. Add more dressing as needed to coat the vegetables lightly and toss again.
- Taste and add more salt or vinegar as needed.
PAN-ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
You can take a corn and tomato salad in a number of directions, but at the end of the day it shouldn't be much more than a dish you can make perfectly only in mid- to late summer, and one that showcases its primary ingredients. My version here marries corn and tomatoes with chile, avocado, cilantro and lime. It is just plain good. At the end, you've got meaty smokiness from bacon; that incredible sweetness of corn; the fruity acidity of tomato; the tender, smooth fattiness of avocado, and the sharpness of chile. It's a summer winner, one that you shouldn't even try after the first frost.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, one pot, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to render fat; add onion and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes, then add corn. Continue cooking, stirring or shaking pan occasionally, until corn begins to brown a bit, about 5 more minutes; remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Drain fat if you wish.
- Put lime juice in a large bowl and add bacon-corn mixture; then toss with remaining ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 692 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED CORN, ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONION SALAD
In this cookout perfect salad, corn, asparagus and spring onions benefit from the deep flavors of the grill. Their outer layers get a rustic char, their full sweetness is released, and they go from raw to cooked while maintaining a crunchy bite. Still warm, they're doused in one of Mexico's most fun ways to dress grilled vegetables or potato chips, an easy-to-eat sauce where umami, citrus and heat converge. The mixture is typically referred to as salsa preparada, meaning you simply mix these sauces together to "prepare" your food. You may wonder if the soy, Worcestershire and Maggi sauces compete, but each has a different character of sazón, which is whisked with plenty of fresh squeezed lime juice and a punch of chile oil. If more heat is desired, you can add a splash of your favorite hot sauce. This salad is great solo as an appetizer, but it is even better served right next to grilled meats.
Provided by Pati Jinich
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. Lightly brush corn, asparagus and spring onions with vegetable oil. Place them on the grill and spread them out in one layer so they can cook evenly. Flip the vegetables a couple of times until they are charred on all sides but retain a firm bite; asparagus and spring onions should cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, and corn about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the grill as they are ready, then set aside.
- While the vegetables grill, combine lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire, Maggi, chile oil and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Once vegetables have cooled enough to handle, cut asparagus and spring onions into thirds and add them to the bowl. Shave the kernels from the corn, discarding the cobs, and add kernels to the bowl. Toss to combine with the sauce. Add the halved tomatoes and combine well. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SUMMERTIME TOMATO SALAD
My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor with fresh corn, red onion and mint. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove corn and immediately drop into ice water to cool; drain well., Cut corn from cobs and place in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
This is a fresh summer salad with a light dressing inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Provided by Locally Grown
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, white sugar, sea salt, sesame oil, and olive oil in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 608.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING
This is a delicious way to start off any meal- and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. , Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Select the freshest vegetables: Choose asparagus that is firm, with tightly closed tips. Look for corn with plump kernels and husks that are tightly wrapped around the cob. Choose tomatoes that are ripe, but not too soft.
- Prepare the vegetables properly: Trim the asparagus and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Remove the husks and silks from the corn. Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- Cook the vegetables to perfection: Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Grill the corn on a preheated grill or in a grill pan until slightly charred. Roast the tomatoes in a preheated oven until they are slightly caramelized.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: Combine the asparagus, corn, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Conclusion:
This summer asparagus, corn, and tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and tender asparagus is irresistible. The dressing adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that perfectly complements the vegetables. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue, potluck, or picnic.
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