Sautéed Corn and Tomato Salad with Feta

A quick sauté transforms fresh corn, bringing out its sweetness and adding just a hint of caramelization. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, salty feta, fresh basil and a little jalapeño turn it into a colorful salad with plenty of flavor and a touch of heat.

Fresh lime juice brightens every bite and brings it all together. Serve this salad alongside grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy a bowl on its own for lunch. It’s the kind of simple summer recipe you’ll want to make while the corn is still sweet and plentiful.

Sautéed Corn and Tomato Salad with Feta

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Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salad

Calories: 205

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4-6 ears fresh corn husked, silks removed and kernels removed (about 3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
• 1 medium avocado pitted and diced
• 1 small jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• Juice of a lime
• Pinch of sea salt

Method

 

1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the corn and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Transfer the corn to a large serving bowl and let cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño and basil. Sprinkle with the feta, add the lime juice and a pinch of sea salt, then gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Let the corn lightly brown in the pan before stirring. Those caramelized edges bring out its natural sweetness and add deeper flavor to the salad.