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caprese corn salad

Caprese Corn Salad

Sweet corn season is here and this Caprese Corn Salad recipe is the perfect use for it. No need to even cook the corn! It's fresh sweetness paired with salty mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and a simple dressing is Summer side dish perfection in a bowl.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 133 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 angel food cake pan (optional)
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 serrated knife

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ears of corn large
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 6 ox "cilienge" mozzarella balls (like these)
  • 3 T white wine vinegar
  • 4 T olive oil
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/8 t black pepper
  • 1/4 t sugar
  • 3 T fresh basil shredded (see method in post)

Instructions
 

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the cob (see my recommended method in body of post), and add to a large bowl.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice 1 cup of grape tomatoes in half the long way and add the to the bowl of corn.
  • Slice 6 oz of the "cilienge" mozzarella balls lengthwise and toss them into the bowl. Stir to combine the corn, tomatoes and cheese.
  • Grab a separate small dish for the dressing. Combine 3T white wine vinegar, 4T olive oil, 1/4t salt, 1/8t black pepper and 1/8t sugar. Wisk ingredients together until fully combined.
  • Pour the dressing into the corn mixture and stir.
  • Right before serving, add 3T of shredded basil ribbons into the salad and give it a good stir (see my favorite method to chiffonade basil in body of the post). You can sprinkle a few extra basil ribbons on top for a garish as well.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days. 
For another fun twist on Caprese Salad, try my Valentines Day Caprese Skewers

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword caprese corn salad, corn salad
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