Contest Winning Tomato Corn Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large skillet, saute corn in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in mustard. Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
• Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.

Steps:

• Preheat grill or broiler to medium heat.
• Rub corn with 2 tablespoons of canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil corn for 7 minutes or until ears are lightly browned. Remove from grill and allow to cool. Remove the kernels form the cob and place in a large mixing bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, red pepper, scallions, and arugula.
• In a small bowl, prepare dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and Neelys Barbeque Seasoning, to taste.
• Toss the salad with the dressing and serve at room temperature.
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Steps:

• Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, until kernels are tender but crisp. Drain, cool slightly, and use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.
• In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, red bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Season with pepper. Chill 15 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Remove corn kernels from cob.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add corn and saute for an additional 5 minutes.
• Add 1/4 c of basil and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
• Cool slightly.
• Stir in tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and the remaining olive oil and basil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill for 3-8 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and steam until just slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• While the corn is steaming, core each tomato and cut crosswise into 4 thick slices.
• Carefully remove corn from the pot and remove kernels by running a knife down the sides of the ears.
• Place one tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette (using up about 1/3). Top with a little feta cheese and onion, then sprinkle with corn kernels, basil, and chives. Continue layering the ingredients, ending with a tomato slice, herbs, and cheese to garnish.
• Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• In blender combine cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper till smoth.
• In bowl combine corn, tomatoes, mozzarell, avocado, cilantro dressing and toss lightly.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes to 3 hours.