Best Corn and Tomato Salad

Corn and Tomato Salad is bright, refreshing, and delicious. It’s so versatile and you can serve it as an appetizer, a light entrée, or enjoy it as a snack when you’re craving something fresh and flavorful! 

If you’re on a weight-loss diet or looking for something different to serve for a light lunch, try a tasty corn and tomato salad, especially during the summer time! It comes together easily and has a wonderful combination of textures. 

Quick and Easy Corn and Tomato Salad

Corn, tomatoes and herbs come together to create this summer fresh salad. It’s flavorful, colorful and everything you could ever hope for in a side dish! Don’t forget to add in some garlic and onion here to help boost the flavors of all those vegetables.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Tomatoes
• Corn kernels
• Onions
• Vinegar
• Basil
• Dill
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• Garlic

How to Make Corn and Tomato Salad

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, vinegar, basil, dill, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add corn kernels and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until tender. 
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
4. Add the corn mixture to tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Making it Ahead

This recipe can be made a day in advance. It’s best to cook the corn and cut the vegetables first. Then add the seasonings right before serving. 

How to Serve Corn and Tomato Salad

• Enjoy it on a bed of lettuce or serve it with chicken or fish as a side dish.
• This salad can also be added to cold pasta to make a delicious pasta salad. 

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Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe

Corn and Tomato Salad is bright, refreshing, and delicious. It’s so versatile and you can serve it as an appetizer, a light entrée, or enjoy it as a snack when you’re craving something fresh and flavorful!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Ingredients

• 8 oz tomatoes cut into smaller pieces
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ¼ cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, vinegar, basil, dill, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add corn kernels and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
• Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
• Add the corn mixture to tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine. Serve and enjoy!