Sweet Corn and Tomato Panzanella Salad
The best way to celebrate summer's fresh corn on the cob, tomatoes, and basil
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Servings: 2 dinner sized portions
Calories: 490kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn on the cob
- 2 thick slices whole grain bread bakery-style
- 1 pound tomatoes ripe
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup thin-sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves cut into thin strips
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios chopped
- 2 cups baby lettuce optional
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about eight minutes or until it has light grill marks. Turn the corn after about four minutes so it cooks evenly. Grill the bread for 30-45 seconds on each side until it has grill marks. Let the corn and bread cool.
- Core the tomatoes, leaving as much flesh as possible. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks (about 1-inch pieces). Place them in a mixing bowl and sprinkle them with half the salt and pepper. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- While the tomatoes rest, make the dressing. Combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, minced garlic, and remaining salt and pepper in a small jar. Whisk or shake well to combine. Set this aside.
- Cut the corn from the cob and place it in the mixing bowl. Cut the bread into chunks and add it to the bowl. Add the sliced onions to the bowl. Mix or shake the dressing again and pour it over the salad. Toss well.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator so the bread can absorb the dressing and the flavors can blend. Add fresh basil, goat cheese, and pistachios and toss well before serving.
- Serve the salad as is, or on top of baby lettuce.
Notes
Combine the corn, tomatoes, bread, and onions with the dressing about 15 minutes before serving to allow the bread to soak up the dressing and the flavors to combine.
This recipe is best served within an hour after combining everything because the ingredients will start to soften.
The nutrition information is for 2 large portions.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 1420mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 20062IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 5mg
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