This Grilled Corn, Basil & Tomato Salad brings fresh and summer straight to your next picnic, barbecue or luncheon.
So Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we were tossing around menu ideas with the resident dad in the house at the dinner table the other night.
He had just two requests: the delicious salad featured today and Maple Glazed Ribs. Great choices!
So we’re taking a picnic somewhere coastal on Sunday, TBD. It’s gotta be near the water, because Sunday’s forecast is hot, and we’re needing some wind. So can you keep a secret?
The boys and I are giving him… drumroll… a new kite for Father’s Day! A fun one that dives, with tails. He doesn’t generally read my recipe posts, so if you won’t spill the beans (hint hint) it’ll be a fun surprise! And I sure hope we get some wind.
So tender farm stand corn hasn’t arrived in New England yet. (Heck, the strawberries are barely here.) But a girl can dream.
And I’m dreaming big time, because this salad is just incredible with freshly picked sweet corn and garden ripe summer tomatoes. Grilled Corn, Basil & Tomato Salad is the perfect go-to side dish for all your summer entertaining.
Sweet, fresh-picked, grilled corn is so tender and flavorful. (Or steam if you like.)
Add snipped fresh basil and garden ripe tomatoes. Don’t forget the feta! (Love feta!)
Grilled Corn, Basil & Tomato Salad: the perfect side salad with barbecue, ribs, burgers or doggies off the grill. Imagine fresh, sweet corn with the basil and garden ripe tomatoes.
The basil and feta tie all the flavors together beautifully. This is a simple salad you’ll make again and again. No leftovers on this one. Serve as a side dish. Or spoon on a bed of greens and add grilled chicken for a colorful and flavorful main dish meal.
Grilled Corn, Basil & Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn husked
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for grilling corn
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 medium roma tomatoes chopped ( or 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Brush ears of corn with olive oil.
- Roast corn on the grill, turning often until desired doneness. (about 5-7 minutes)
- (Steam the corn if you prefer.)
- Cool corn, cut from cobs.
- Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar in a medium bowl to blend.
- Stir in corn, tomatoes, feta and chopped basil.
- Toss to coat.
Notes
Another side you’ll enjoy: Avocado Lime Black Bean Dip
Wendi says
LOVE this salad. I was lucky enough to first have it while crashing a family event at your house. It’s been a summer staple since. In fact, we rushed the season a bit an had it last Sunday. Thank you!!
Allie says
Makes me happy you’re still making this salad Wendy. It’s definitely one of our favorites too. Come crash another family event soon, we miss you!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Grilling the corn brings out so so much flavor!!
Melissa Falk says
This is one of my most favorite summer salads. Actually, I like it all year round 🙂
Karla @SmallTownRambler says
Okay…this is a must-have! I just planted my Roma’s and basil this week. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Allie!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
This is such a fresh, summery side dish. I love it. 😀
Tracy says
I have not had this salad but you haven’t disappointed me yet with all of the recipes you’ve shared so far! Everything has been delicious and we have even made many, family favourites! I can’t wait to try this beautiful, summery, salad! Yum! Thank you again Allie!
Linda Jenkins says
I have printed all these wonderful recipes. I am putting them all together and calling the collection “Allie’s Must Haves.” Can’t wait to sample this one!
Aunt Pinkie says
Boy, does that ever look good! Bill does a lot of grilling – Hope they try this!
Catherine says
Dear Allie, I just picked up my first bundle of fresh corn this past weekend. It finally felt like summer have sweet corn on the table! This salad looks so good, especially with the crumbled feta. I can hardly wait for my garden tomatoes this year…this is going to be a season staple in my house! xo, Catherine
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
What a great summer dip! Now, I am just patiently waiting for my summer basil plant to grow!
Julia says
I love a good corn salad. The feta in this is a great idea. It adds such a creamy texture.
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
Ok, I really want to eat this NOW.
I’m right there with you ….no strawberries yet.
However we are going to grow corn this year. We’ve never had enough space. I’m so excited to eat corn pick just minutes before.
Susie Mandel says
Wow, this really sounds good, especially with the basil. I just love fresh basil!
Candace says
Your pictures are always mouth watering, Allie. This has so many of my favorite flavors. Pinned! I can’t wait to try this for my memorial day grill out :).
Aida@TheCraftingFoodie says
Allie,
This looks so good. I love fresh corn, especially when it’s roasted. The combo of flavors is so wonderful. I wish I had a huge bowl of this for lunch today!
Jennifer @NourishedSimply says
What a great summer salad. Pinning and adding to the recipe list.
Allie says
Thanks Jennifer, sure hope you like it. It really is one of my all time faves, can’t resist fresh basil and garden ripe tomatoes. Oh yeah, and grilled corn!!!!
Christine from Cook the Story says
This is a summer must-have, and I love your addition of feta.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I love this flavor combo! This salad is right up my alley!!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
I love salads like this! As soon as we have summer corn, I’ll be trying it Allie! 🙂
laura@motherwouldknow says
I love this salad – so colorful and tasty. I’m totally with your husband on his food choices. This salad goes so well with ribs. Now if I could just get someone to cook that meal for me:)
Kellie says
OH this looks delicious! I think I will add this to our father’s Day menu too!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Love this super healthy delicious and easy peasy salad, Allie. What else I can dream about on a hot summer day. Even though its pretty cold here, but I would still want to have this salad for lunch tomorrow and enjoy my day. Have a great weekend my dear! Cheers! XoXo
Aunt Pinkie says
Your pictures are fabulous, Allie- still haven’t tried this salad but it looks sooo delish!
Allie says
Thanks Aunt Pinkie!
Carina says
Dear Allie, what an interesting coincidence… This is one of our favourite salads around here, too – my husband (or, as you put it, the ‘resident dad’, lol) makes a very similar one. I love your idea of using grilled corn (we usually use sweet canned corn). That must take it way over the top! We’ll have to try this version of it, one of these warm summer days ahead. A kite! Great gift idea. 🙂 Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Father’s Day and weekend! Xo
Allie says
Thank you so much Carina, hope all’s well there! The kite was a big hit and a lot of fun. We got such a pretty day for Father’s Day, hope you did too. The summer season is so short and it really helps me to appreciate and “drink in” the beautiful summer days when we get them! Something to dream about in the dead of winter. Hope you’re having a great week! xo
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Allie, this salad sounds so delightful – just a few simple ingredients when mixed together can be so harmonious! Loving the grilled corn and feta and basil together!
I know you and the boys will make sure Jon has a wonderful fathers day! And hope he and all of yall enjoy that kite and the beach! Run your toes through the sand a couple extra times for me – hope y’all have a lovely weekend!
XOXO
Allie says
Hey thanks friend, I ran my toes through the sand for you. (Did anything change on your end?) Ha. Beautiful Father’s Day around here, thank you. Hope all’s well with you Shashi, and cheers to a great week ahead!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
This looks like the perfect summer recipe! I love anything with feta 🙂
Liz says
I made this for dinner as a side with fresh local corn, cherry tomatoes from our garden (the Romas haven’t grown yet) and fresh basil from our garden too. My whole family loved it. I couldn’t stop eating it! Will definitely be making this again……tomorrow!
Allie says
So glad you like it Liz – we are making it while on vacation this week – I’m snipping the basil this morning to take along — it really is addictive!
Jenn says
Sounds wonderful! Planning to make this Sunday for a family get together. Can it be made the day before or will it get soggy?
Thanks for the great ideas!
Allie says
Hi Jenn – I’ve made this the night before with good results. It doesn’t really get soggy, but it’s prettier when freshly made, because the feta breaks down a little as it sits in the vinegar and olive oil. If you need to make this ahead, I suggest adding all the ingredients (except basil) to the bowl. (Don’t mix it.) Then add the feta on top, cover tightly and refrigerate. Just before serving, snip the basil fresh and gently mix it all together. Hope you love this salad!
Victoria says
I made this salad and absolutely loved it! I want to make it again for company. Not all are a fan of feta. Do you think queso fresco would work here?
Allie says
I bet it would Victoria – let me know if you try it what you think. I’m actually putting a recipe with queso fresco on the blog next week — Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad with fresh corn! Can’t wait. Thanks for dropping by, great to hear from you.
TERESA says
Delicious!
I had white wine vinegar, which still tasted delicious. I am not a fan of fresh basil, so I charred it in olive oil first. Wonderful flavor with the creamy feta, smoky corn, and sweet tomatoes.
Allie says
Great! I’m so glad you enjoyed this. I made it a couple times last week. Thanks for dropping by Teresa, have a great summer.