Roasted Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

Colorful and refreshing salad using flavorful summer vegetables. The grilled vegetables and crisp tastes complement many grilled meats. You can substitute cherry tomatoes for the baby heirloom tomatoes.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Roasted Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Ingredients

4 ears corn on the cob

husks and silk removed

2 teaspoons olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 red bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper

1 ½ pints small heirloom tomatoes

halved

1 small red onion

halved and thinly sliced

1 bunch fresh basil

coarsely chopped

6 ounces mixed salad greens

2 tablespoons olive oil

or to taste

balsamic vinegar

or to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Rub ears of corn with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper; roast the ears on the preheated grill turning occasionally until the kernels are lightly browned 10 to 15 minutes. Place red and yellow bell pepper on the grill and roast until the skins are blistered and lightly charred turning often about 15 minutes. Remove corn and bell peppers and let cool.

Step 3

Cut the kernels from the cobs and place into a large bowl. Peel skins from bell peppers seed and cut the peppers into 1-inch pieces; mix peppers and corn together. Lightly toss with heirloom tomatoes red onion and basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Step 4

Just before serving mix in the salad greens and drizzle salad with 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Lightly toss to coat with dressing and season with salt and black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 116.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 16.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 3151.1IU 63%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 62.8mg 105%

Folate: 56.5mcg 14%

Calcium: 41.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 36.7mg 13%

Potassium: 412.5mg 12%

Sodium: 21mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 48.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.