Barbecued Corn and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue Cheese
Fresh and zesty, this barbecued corn and tomato-sweet onion salad recipe is perfect for picnics, packed lunches, and summer BBQs.
Ingredients
Method
For the salad:
1) 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.
2) Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with basil sprigs just before serving.
3) Salad can be made 1 day in advance and served cold or at room temperature.
For the basil dressing:
1) Combine the vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp 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.
This onion and tomato salad with barbecued corn is absolutely a-maize-ing!
Simply irresistible, this barbecued corn and tomato-sweet onion salad recipe combines the smoky sweetness of grilled corn with the juicy burst of cherry tomatoes, the mellow crunch of sweet onions, and the tangy richness of blue cheese. It’s quick and easy to make and it’ll have your tastebuds dancing with delight!
Cook the sweetcorn on the barbecue or in the griddle pan to get those wonderful char lines. For the blue cheese, you’ve got a number of great options. If you’re looking for creamy and mild, go with Gorgonzola or Danish Blue. Alternatively, for a fromage that’s full-on flavour, try Roquefort, while for the best of British, you can’t go wrong with a rich, buttery Stilton. Each option adds a great bite to this tasty corn and onion salad.
But what really takes this onion and tomato salad to the next level is the basil dressing. Made with a blend of rice wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, caster sugar, salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil, it’s the ideal accompaniment.
But this onion salad recipe isn’t set in stone! You can add grilled peppers or courgettes, crispy bacon bits or toasted pine nuts. In fact, you can add whatever you like! Our barbecued corn and onion salad recipe is a corn-ucopia of tasty treats, and if you're craving more summertime grilled goodness, try a grilled shrimp, watermelon and feta salad, grilled polenta with a morel vinaigrette, or a grilled panzanella fresh from the Tuscan coast. Bueno appetito!
