Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes

Name: Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ears corn, husked; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup red onion; 2 large tomatoes; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; to taste Kosher salt; to taste black pepper

A fresh summer salad featuring charred sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil, dressed with olive oil and lime juice. Perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors.

8 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 ears corn, husked
•6 tablespoons olive oil
•1 cup red onion
•2 large tomatoes
•1 cup fresh basil leaves
•⅓ cup fresh lime juice
•2 tablespoons fresh thyme
•to taste Kosher salt
•to taste black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl. DO AHEAD: Corn can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
15 min
2.
Place onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well. Mix onion, remaining 5 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thyme into corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
10 min