Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes

Name: Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 ears of corn, husked; 237 milliliters (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh thyme; 8 servings Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 79 milliliters (or more) fresh lime juice; 6 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 237 milliliters thinly sliced red onion; 2 larges tomatoes, chopped

Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 12g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up tomatoes, onion, thyme, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, orheat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 tablespoonoil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn ischarred and heated through, 10-12 minutes.

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Corn

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Grill

Remove from grill; when cool enough tohandle, cut kernels from cobs and transferto a large bowl. DO AHEAD: Corn can bemade 3 hours ahead.

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Corn

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Let stand at roomtemperature.

Place onion in a strainer and rinsewith cold water to mellow its flavor.

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Onion

Water

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Mix onion, remaining 5 tablespoons oil,tomatoes, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thymeinto corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper,and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD:Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead.

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Lime Juice