How to Make Heirloom Tomato, Corn, and Feta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to indulge in the fresh, vibrant flavors of heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, and tangy feta cheese. This Heirloom Tomato, Corn, and Feta Salad is a delightful celebration of the season’s bountiful produce, and it makes for a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any summer gathering.

Heirloom tomatoes are a variety of tomatoes that come in a range of colors, shapes, and sizes, and they are known for their rich, complex flavors. When paired with swe...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 4 large heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and steam until just slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • While the corn is steaming, core each tomato and cut crosswise into 4 thick slices.
  • Carefully remove corn from the pot and remove kernels by running a knife down the sides of the ears.
  • Place one tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette (using up about 1/3). Top with a little feta cheese and onion, then sprinkle with corn kernels, basil, and chives. Continue layering the ingredients, ending with a tomato slice, herbs, and cheese to garnish.
  • Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 677mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 222mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 649mg