Well it's that time of summer where the first bunch of heirloom tomatoes are showing up at the farmers market here in Salt Lake City. I get so excited for these colorful beauties, I have to buy them if I see them anywhere, no expense spared! This is a simple delicious salad that is kind of a play on the classic italian caprese salad. Except, instead of cheese, basil and balsamic, you have corn, cilantro, avocado and fresh lime juice... so delicious!
This salad is really all about the tomatoes, which is why I have to beg that you only make this in the height of summer, because winter grocery store tomatoes just really won't do. You want juicy, warm bites of sunlight, something only a vine ripened tomato can give you... can you tell I love tomatoes?
Anyway, this is a simple, delicious salad that is quick, easy, and ready to eat right away. The perfect side for a summer BBQ.
Heirloom Tomato Salad With Grilled Corn
Serves 4 as a side dish
5 Ears of yellow corn
4 Tablespoons melted butter
4-5 Medium sized heirloom tomatoes
1 Small bunch of cilantro
1 Avocado
Lime Paprika Dressing
Juice of 1 Lime
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon paprika
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
3 Tablespoons olive oil
To start, shuck your corn and brush each cob with melted butter. Preheat your grill or grill pan to a medium high heat,and place buttered corn on the heated grill, let it cook for about 15 minutes, turning periodically, to get an even char across the cobs. Take your corn off the heat and set aside while you roughly chop your cilantro, and cut tomatoes into thick wedges. When the corn has cooled a bit cut it off its cob and combine with other ingredients on a plater, or in a shallow serving bowl. Lastly, slice up your avocado and add across the top of your salad. Sprinkle the entire bowl with a bit of sea salt and finish by mixing the lime vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and pouring it over the top of the salad. serve straight away, or make just a couple hours before hand if needed.
