CHERRY TOMATO AND CORN SALAD

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Sweet tomatoes, smoky Gouda, and crisp corn come together for an excellent bite that's bursting with flavor. I threw this together for a picnic with things I had on hand. Serve right away or refrigerate to let the flavors blend. Enjoy!

Provided by mzmoonpie

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ear corn on the cob, unhusked, or to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips, or to taste
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 322.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g