Grilled corn, tomato and feta salad is our summer go-to side! This salad can be made in advance so less time preparing and more facetime with your guests!
One of the best parts of summer is the abundance of fresh produce that is available, and corn is always a family favourite. You will see me grilling cobs of corn all summer long and when combined with fresh, juicy tomatoes and salty feta cheese it creates a perfect summer side dish.
It is delicious on its own, but also adds a punch of flavour to your tacos, nachos, even over fish and pork chops!
Ingredients
- Butter
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Limes
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Ground pepper
- Corn
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil
- White balsamic vinegar
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the butter, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder and salt and pepper.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Brush a little of the butter mixture on each ear of corn. Grill the corn, turning the ears often so they cook evenly, until lightly charred, about 10 minutes, baste each ear 2-3 times as turning.
When cool enough to touch, stand each ear of corn in a large bowl and, using a sharp knife, cut down along the cob to strip off the kernels. Add the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, feta, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, toss to coat evenly.
FAQ
You can definitely prepare this salad the day before! However, we suggest adding the tomatoes and feta on the day you plan to serve it for the best texture and flavour. That said, the salad will still be delicious even a few days later. Enjoy!
Variations
- Grilled Corn & Tomato Pasta Salad. Add 12 ounces of cooked small pasta shells to this recipe to turn this into your new favourite summer pasta salad.
- Use a variety of tomatoes and spice it up. This grilled corn and tomato salad was based on this recipe, but we used Elaine’s garden heirloom tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. The tomatoes and the corn were sliced in larger pieces. We also spiced it up with some fresh jalapenos slices.
Leave a Comment
If you get the chance to try this Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad recipe please drop back and leave us a comment and rating here. We would love to know what you think! Thanks Elaine & James
Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 8 ears of corn husks and silks removed
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes stemmed and halved
- ½ cup diced red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño, optional diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ pound feta cheese crumbled or diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the butter, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Brush a little of the butter mixture on each ear of corn. Grill the corn, turning the ears often so they cook evenly, until lightly charred, about 10 minutes, baste each ear 2-3 times as turning.
- When cool enough to touch, stand each ear of corn in a large bowl and, using a sharp knife, cut down along the cob to strip off the kernels.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, feta, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, toss to coat evenly.
- Rate this Recipe! If you make this, please leave a review letting us know how it was!
Notes
- Grilled Corn & Tomato Pasta Salad. Add 12 ounces of cooked small pasta shells to this recipe to turn this into your new favourite summer pasta salad.
- Use a variety of tomatoes and spice it up. This grilled corn and tomato salad was based on this recipe, but we used Elaine’s garden heirloom tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. The tomatoes and the corn were sliced in larger pieces. We also spiced it up with some fresh jalapenos slices.
I had this salad from the source.
I’m not usually one to ask for the recipe; as I like to experiment and make my own way.
This salad was so sweet and delicious. It might be a top 10 recipe.
Dont sleep on this whether it’s camping, entertaining family or just meal prepping for the week. Enjoy this salad and thank me later.
Hi Andrew,
It means so much to us that you enjoyed the Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad! Knowing that it made it into your top 10 recipes is a big compliment, especially since you’re always experimenting in the kitchen. Thanks for the kind words and for spreading the love – this salad really is versatile for any occasion. We’re so happy you guys enjoyed it!
Have a great day <3
Elaine & Dad
I had the pleasuring of eating this tonight and it was delicious! I’m here for the recipe and definitely going to make it this week with locally grown corn.
The fresh sweet corn and tomatoes combined with feta and cilantro….yum!
Hi Debb,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this salad and we can’t wait for you to try it at home!
Happy cooking!
Elaine & James
This salad is a no brainer for dinner with friends, cookouts, or a weeknight meat. I was able to make most of it the day before, then added the tomatoes and feta the day of. It was perfect!
The flavors that were basted on the corn really melded into it which then had a lovely layering of more flavor with the oil and vinegar.
Could not recommend this salad enough!
Thank you so much for the kind words Sophie!
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our corn salad. Preparing it ahead of time is such a great idea, and we’re glad to hear the flavours really came together for you. We appreciate the recommendation and hope you continue to enjoy this salad at future gatherings!
Have a wonderful day!
Elaine & James
Delicious!
Hello Kristen,
Thank you, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed this salad!
Have a fantastic day,
Elaine & James