Heirloom Tomato, Corn, and Feta Salad

Colorful heirloom tomatoes take center stage in this simple, summer salad with sweet corn and tangy feta cheese that's perfect alongside anything else you're serving.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette together in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

While the corn is steaming, core each tomato and cut crosswise into 4 thick slices.

Step 4

Carefully remove corn from the pot and remove kernels by running a knife down the sides of the ears.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.