Best Cherry Tomato And Corn Salad Recipes

CREAMY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL, CORN AND ONION

Steps:

• Salt tomatoes in a bowl and set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and garlic; set aside. Add corn, basil, onion and raisins to tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with dressing.

CHERRY TOMATO, CORN, AND HALLOUMI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice and zest in a large heatproof bowl. In a small skillet, heat 5 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until light golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whiskoil mixture into lime mixture; season with salt and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons dressing; add corn and tomatoes to remaining dressing and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat and swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add halloumi (be careful; it may splatter) and cook, flipping once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Scatter arugula on a serving plate; top with corn-tomato mixture. Serve, with halloumi and reserved dressing on the side.

BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

CORN, CHERRY TOMATO, ARUGULA AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place vinegar in small bowl; gradually mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3/4 cup blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

POTATO, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend together the vinegar, the oil, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a large saucepan combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the potatoes, let them cool, and quarter them. In a large bowl combine the corn, the potatoes, the tomatoes, the dressing, and salt and pepper to taste and toss the salad gently.

POACHED LOBSTER OVER CORN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the lobster: Fill an 8-quart stockpot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the wine, lemon juice, coriander, thyme, garlic and enough salt to taste like the ocean. Boil for 10 minutes.
• Add the lobster, cover the pot and cook for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool. Crack the lobster and remove the meat from the claws, knuckles and tail; cut the tail meat in half vertically. Toss the lobster meat with a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Set aside.
• For the salad: Drizzle some olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, swirling to coat the pan; heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden brown; remove the garlic. Add the tomatoes, corn kernels and zucchini, toss to combine, and season with salt. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst, just a few minutes. Toss with three-quarters of the basil chiffonade.
• Place the arugula in a bowl, season with a pinch of salt, and lightly dress with a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Transfer the arugula to a plate, top with the corn and cherry tomato mixture and then with the lobster meat. Garnish with the remaining basil chiffonade.

GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap and chill.) Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool corn. Cut kernels off cobs (generous 2 cups). Place kernels in large bowl. Add beans and and tomatoes. Mix basil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss.

CHERRY TOMATO AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place corn on the grill; cover and cook until husks are blackened, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Discard husk and silks; cut kernels off the cob.
• Combine corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, Gouda cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix gently to blend.

CHERRY TOMATO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and oil, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cut kernels off the corn cob. Put corn, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and parsley into a bowl to combine. Pour vinaigrette over salad, mix well, and adjust seasonings.

GARDENER'S SWEET CORN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar with salt and pepper to taste to form a dressing.
• Add the remaining ingredients, and toss to coat with the dressing.
• Taste, and reseason if necessary.

CORN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet, over medium high heat and add corn; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Let cool slightly in a bowl; add tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Toss and serve.