Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes brings smoky-sweet kernels together with juicy tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, and fresh basil. A tangy rice vinegar and lime vinaigrette brightens every bite, balancing sweetness with citrus and a hint of garlic. Serve it chilled at cookouts, picnics, or as a vibrant side for grilled mains.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim the corn husks of any long hanging pieces and excess silk. Place the corn in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Cook the corn on the preheated grill, turning it a quarter turn about every 6 minutes, until all sides are grilled, about 24 minutes. Let the corn cool until it is easy to handle.
- 4
Remove the husks; cut the kernels off the cobs into a bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and basil to the corn.
- 5
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, garlic, lime zest, and black pepper in a small bowl until well blended; pour over the corn salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Calories 222.28 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.62 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 30.47 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.07 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.53 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.82 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 312.96 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 67.47 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 24.67 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Corn on the Cob, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 222.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 222.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes healthy?
- Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 222.28 calories and 3.62 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.53 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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