BLT Corn Salad
Featuring grilled sweet corn, fresh cherry tomatoes and crispy bacon, this simple salad is the perfect side for any summer meal or get-together.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ears corn
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups spring mix or other salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Brush the corn with one tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 10 minutes, or until charred, turning occasionally during cooking. Let cool.
Cut the kernels from the corn and add them to a large bowl, along with the bacon, tomatoes, salad greens and basil. Toss to mix.
Whisk together the remaining tablespoon of oil and the red wine vinegar. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 714mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g