Best Fresh Basil Corn Salad Recipes

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO-SWEET ONION SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING AND CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Can be made 2 hours in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomato in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with basil sprigs just before serving. Salad can be made 1 day in advance and served cold or at room temperature.

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.

FRESH BASIL CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Set aside.
• Boil the corn in a large pot of salted water for 3-5 minutes, just until it loses its' starchiness.
• Drain corn and prevent further cooking by plunging into the bowl of ice water.
• When corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cob.
• Toss the cut corn with the onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Add the fresh basil just before serving.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

FRESH BASIL, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Microwave corn, 2 ears at a time in the husks, for 3 1/2 minutes. Shuck and allow to cool.
• 2. Cut kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl.
• 3. Add onion, tomato, cucumber and basil and gently toss.
• 4. For the dressing: mix together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
• 5. Add to corn mixture and toss gently. Adjust salt and pepper. Allow the salad to stand for 30 minutes or so before serving. Or, refrigerate for several hours. Serve cold or a room temp.

FRESH CORN AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook corn ears: You can boil, broil or grill it -- it's good any of these ways. If broiling or grilling, brush ears lightly with olive oil first. Cook until tender, but don't overcook. After cooking, allow the ears to cool. Then using a knife and standing the ear on one end, cut down the outside all around the ear to remove the kernals. In a large bowl, gently combine corn kernels, red onions, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate the salad until approximately 1/2 hour before serving. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil and tomatoes (optional). Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.