This fresh and easy tomato corn salad is a perfect summer side dish! Simply toss together roasted corn, tomatoes, avocado, herbs, and an easy vinaigrette.
1pintcherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
1avocado, diced
2green onions, diced
5sprigs cilantro, removed from stemsSubstitute fresh basil if desired
Vinaigrette:
¼cupolive oil
1lemon or lime, juicedSubstitute ⅛ cup apple cider vinegar if desired
¼teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonred chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Pan-Sear Corn:
Shuck corn, and cut kernels off the cob.Tip: Place a chef's knife lengthwise along one side of the cob. Cut the kernels along that side off in one cut, and then rotate and repeat.
Heat 1 TB oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottom pan. When the oil is hot, add the corn. Let the corn sear until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove corn from heat.
Prepare Salad:
While corn sears, add the remaining salad ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
Add the corn to the salad, and toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.
Make Ahead:
Everything except the avocado can be prepared up to one day ahead of time. Wait until serving to cut the avocado, and to add the dressing to the salad.