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Description
Grilled corn salad is the epitome of summer. If the blue cheese topping is not your thing, try it with feta cheese instead.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ c. white balsamic vinegar | ||
| ¼ c. fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 2 clove(s) garlic, minced | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee salt, divided | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee ground black pepper, divided | ||
| ½ c. Gustare Vita extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 8 ear(s) corn, grilled in the husk | ||
| 1 sweet red onion, halved and thinly sliced | ||
| 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved | ||
| 4 oz. Gorgonzola blue cheese, crumbled |
Things To Grab
- Charcoal or gas grill
- Blender
- Large bowl
Directions
- Shuck sweet corn, and cut off kernels.
Combine the vinegar, basil, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with additional basil just before serving. Salad may be served at room temperature or prepared one day in advance and served cold.
Nutrition facts
Servings
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 470mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 7g
Daily Values
Recommended Pairing
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