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Source: Julie DesGroseilliers, Dt.P. | Category: Salads, Diabetes-Friendly, Heart-Smart

Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad

This is a light and summery dish that shows off corn and tomatoes at their best. Canola helps keep saturated fat to a minimum.

Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad recipe made with canola oil by Julie DesGroseilliers

Ingredients

  • Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 mL
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander 2 mL
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil 20 mL
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice 30 mL
  • 1 tsp lime zest 5 mL
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salad
  • 2 ears corn on the cob, shucked and grilled*
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half 500 mL
  • 2 Tbsp thinly sliced red onion 30 mL
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives whole and pitted 75 mL
  • 4 cups leaf lettuce, shredded 1 L
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered 
1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp ground coriander1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil2 Tbsp lime juice1 tsp lime zestarlic clove, minced2 ears corn on the cob, shucked and grilled*2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half2 Tbsp thinly sliced red onion1/3 cup Kalamata olives whole and pitted4 cups leaf lettuce, shredded4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered 

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk together cumin, coriander, canola oil, lime juice, zest and garlic. Set aside.
  • 2. In large bowl, gently combine corn, tomatoes, onion, olives and vinaigrette. 
  • 3. Divide lettuce among four plates, top with salad and garnish with egg. 
  • *Cook's Note: You can replace the fresh shucked and grilled corn with 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn.
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes

Yield

4 servings

serving size

1 cup (250 mL)

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories200
Total Fat12 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol185 mg
Carbohydrates13 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars6 g
Protein9 g
Sodium150 mg
Potassium391 mg

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