CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

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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

12 ears of corn, husked
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn
1/3 cup (or more) fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

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.

Shihab Afridy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. I also like to add some chopped red onion for a little extra flavor.


arafath arafath
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the charred flavor of the corn and the sweetness of the tomatoes. The basil adds a really nice freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Steve Charvat
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This salad is a great summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the charred corn adds a nice smoky flavor. I also like to add some chopped cucumber for a little extra crunch.


Immo Imran
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's easy to make and it's perfect for a crowd. I also like that it can be made ahead of time.


dj abusafa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. It's also a really healthy and flavorful side dish. I like to add some chopped avocado for a little extra creaminess.


Rokshana madou
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The charred corn is sweet and smoky, the tomatoes are juicy and tart, and the basil is fresh and fragrant. It's a really well-balanced dish.


Ahtisham Gulfaraz
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This salad is a great summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the charred corn adds a nice smoky flavor. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.


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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. I also like to add some chopped red onion for a little extra flavor.


Zachary Leitoe
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use fresh or frozen corn. I also like that I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my taste.


Andrae Hinds
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the charred corn. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Samuel
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This salad is amazing! I love the charred flavor of the corn and the sweetness of the tomatoes. The basil adds a really nice freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.