• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cookin Canuck
  • Recipe Index
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • Cooking 101
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • About
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Quick&Easy
  • Instant Pot
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Quick&Easy
    • Instant Pot
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Salads

    Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

    Published: Aug 21, 2012 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 27 Comments

    7Shares
    Jump to Recipe

    Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

    Six days. That's how much time is left before my boys go back to school. I'll be honest - there's a side of me that relishes the thought of regaining some semblance of a daily schedule, getting extra time to take care of my to-do list and savoring moments of quiet. But then, all that quiet can become deafening. And then I start to miss the joyful giggles from the backyard, the the calls of "Mum, will you play with me?" and even the arguments (remind me of this next summer, will you?)

    There are a few other things I'll miss about summertime, too. The food. Fresh berries and watermelon, boatloads of zucchini (yes, I'll actually miss that) and corn. Oh, the corn! Even though I inundated you last week with 25 Corn Recipes from Food Bloggers, I wanted to add one more recipe into the mix. If "quick and easy" is an important part of your vocabulary, then this salad is for you.

    There are five ingredients and two of them are salt and pepper. Those don't really count, right? So, we can say this is a three-ingredient recipe. Rub the corn with olive oil, char it a bit on the grill and mix it with cherry tomatoes and basil. That's it. Of course, the sweeter the corn and tomatoes, the better the salad will be. Good food is made better by great ingredients and this salad certainly highlights that philosophy.

    And now, excuse me while I head out to the pool with my boys...for one last time this summer.

    For those who are joining all of the Red Faced Runners in our 5k challenge in a couple of weeks, check out the latest "countdown" post on the Red Faced Runners blog.

    The recipe:
    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

    Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

    Brush the corn with 2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper.

    Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until some of the kernels are charred, 10 to 12 minutes.

    Let the corn rest until it is cool enough to handle.

    Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

    Cut the kernels off the cobs and discard the cobs.

    Place the corn in a serving bowl and gently toss with the tomatoes, remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sliced basil. Serve.

    Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

    Other salads with corn:
    Simply Recipes' Arugula Corn Salad with Bacon
    Joy the Baker's BLT Corn Salad Wraps
    Eclectic Recipes' Avocado & Corn Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
    Undercover Caterer's Mexican Grilled Corn Salad

    Charred Corn Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

    A quick and easy tomato and corn salad - the perfect summertime side dish!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 115kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 4 ears corn shucked
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
    • 5 large basil leaves thinly sliced
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
    • Brush the corn with 2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper.
    • Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until some of the kernels are charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Let the corn rest until it is cool enough to handle.
    • Cut the kernels off the cobs and discard the cobs.
    • Place the corn in a serving bowl and gently toss with the tomatoes, remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sliced basil. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving (¼ of Salad) | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.7mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Signature

    7Shares
    « Roasted Tomato Sandwich Recipe with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Syrup
    Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Plums, Feta & Cumin Dressing »

    Want more easy, healthy recipes?

    Subscribe to get the recipes sent straight to your inbox.

      We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. Web Site

        October 18, 2013 at 5:14 pm

        I love reading your websites. thnx!

        Reply
      2. Pooja Arora

        September 04, 2012 at 5:16 am

        I'm extremely pleased to find this great site. I wanted to thank you for your time for this fantastic read!! I definitely really liked every little bit of it and I have you book-marked to check out new information in your blog.

        Reply
      3. dressnl

        August 30, 2012 at 3:15 am

        Its looking so delicious.

        Reply
      4. Annalise

        August 29, 2012 at 5:57 pm

        Well, I gave this recipe a try. It's a winner! I added some feta cheese and served it with toasted bread, fresh berries, and white wine. A perfect summertime meal. Thanks!

        Reply
      5. Frank

        August 24, 2012 at 6:14 am

        Hard to imagine anything simpler or more appealing than this! The nights are getting cooler, we should enjoy all that corn and fresh tomato while we can...

        Reply
      6. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

        August 23, 2012 at 6:30 am

        Enjoy these last days of summer with your boys, Dara!

        Reply
      7. Minnie(@thelady8home)

        August 22, 2012 at 8:20 am

        That's lovely. Its looking so delicious. Simple yet flavourful and tasty.

        Reply
      « Older Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      Primary Sidebar

      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Pinterest
      • Twitter
      Photo of Dara Michalski.

      Hi there! Welcome to Cookin' Canuck.

      I'm Dara, a Canadian living in the U.S. and sharing my favorite healthy recipes. My cooking motto is that healthy eating never needs to be boring!

      More about me →

      Popular

      • Strawberry Nice Cream
      • Lemon Orzo Salad
      • Sautéed Corn, Zucchini & Blistered Tomatoes Recipe
      • Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      About

      • Meet Dara
      • Contact
      • Work With Me
      • FAQ
      • Privacy Policy

      Newsletter

      • Sign Up! for emails and updates

      Recipes

      • All Recipes
      • Main Dishes
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • 30-Minute Meals

      I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

      Copyright © 2022 Cookin' Canuck