Creamy Cherry Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil, Corn and Onion
A vibrant celebration of summer's bounty, this salad is a delightful dance of sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp corn, and fragrant basil, all enrobed in a luscious creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch, it's a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
26 g
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Cholesterol
6 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
3 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
53 mg
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Sugar
9 g
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Fat
8 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
In a bowl, gently salt the halved cherry tomatoes. This will help draw out their natural sweetness. Set aside for 10 minutes.
02
Step
2 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, rice wine vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
03
Step
2 mins
To the bowl with the tomatoes, add the fresh corn kernels, torn basil leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and raisins.
04
Step
1 mins
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
05
Step
5 mins
Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. (5 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors will meld beautifully as it sits.
For an extra layer of flavor, try grilling the corn lightly before cutting the kernels from the cob. This will add a smoky char that complements the other ingredients.
If you don't have rice wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used as substitutes.
Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream to achieve your desired level of creaminess.
For a vegan version, substitute the mayonnaise and sour cream with vegan alternatives.
This salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 36 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
Adrian Prohaska
Mar 21, 2025This is my go-to summer salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser!
Marisol Paucek
Feb 19, 2025The golden raisins were a surprisingly delightful addition. I'll definitely be making this again!
Shanie Mann
Feb 17, 2025Next time, I'm going to try adding some grilled shrimp for a more substantial meal.
Haven Johnson
Feb 14, 2025I added some chopped avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
Bernadette Herzog
Jan 5, 2025I grilled the corn before adding it, and it added such a delicious smoky flavor to the salad!
Susanna Labadie
Dec 27, 2024Super easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch!
Kaci Toy
Dec 21, 2024This salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the creamy dressing.
Corbin Bergstrom
Sep 30, 2024I used vegan mayo and sour cream, and it was still incredibly delicious and creamy.