CORN TOMATO SALAD

12 ears of corn, husked
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn 1/3 cup (or more)
fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

 Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 Tbsp. oil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl.

Corn can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Place onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well. Mix onion, remaining 5 Tbsp. oil, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thyme.

Then stir into corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. Add tomatoes JUST before serving.

DO AHEAD: Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

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