Gluten Free Summer Tomato Corn Salad
This is peak summer in a bowl — sweet raw corn cut straight from the cob, juicy ripe tomatoes, and a handful of torn basil all tossed together in a bright red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved; just fresh produce and a sharp knife. The short rest at room temperature is the secret move — it gives the tomatoes time to release their juices and meld with the dressing into something that tastes way more complex than the effort involved. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick if you're into a little heat, though the salad is equally satisfying without it. It comes together in minutes and serves four, making it an effortless side for a backyard cookout or a light weeknight dinner alongside grilled protein. The flavors are bold, the colors are gorgeous, and it genuinely tastes like the best part of the season on a plate.
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4 servings
- 3 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 ½ lb ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium), cut into ¾-inch chunks
- ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Hold each ear of corn upright in a large mixing bowl and cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife, slicing downward close to the cob. Rotate the ear and repeat until all kernels are removed. You should have about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of kernels.
- 2
Add the tomato chunks, red onion, and basil to the bowl with the corn.
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