I went to the movies with my dear friend Maggie and was talking to her about this corn salad and how I wanted to make something like it. I told her I wanted to roast the corn and add the tomatoes, but I wanted to toss in fresh basil, feta, and a balsamic vinaigrette. I wrote the recipe in my brain as the lights went down and Divergent came up. Oh Four!A few more days went by and I finally had an opportunity to make this corn dish. My grandparents have been in town to celebrate my daughter’s 4th birthday. I shared the concept with them before I made it. My grandmother was skeptical at first of the feta, but was on board when I gave her the first bite.
I was a bit nervous to make this because I really do not like store-bought tomatoes. Nothing ruins a dish faster for me than raw tomatoes that aren’t home grown. But it had to be done. I can’t love the concept and not love it in reality. I grabbed a spoon, assembled a bite with all the components, and went for it.
WOW! I was in love. Those little cherry tomatoes were almost sweet. Not as slimy on the inside as the larger tomato varieties. The combination of balsamic, feta, roasted corn, and fresh basil, well, it was just heavenly. I was very pleased.
After I made my dish, I decided I was going to actually click on the pin and see how similar my dish was to the picture that inspired it. It took me to a wonderful blog, This Silly Girl’s Life. Definite similarities, but some definite differences. Check out the recipe here. I just love how a picture can inspire.
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28 Comments
Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
May 14, 2014 at 10:19 amThis looks amazing! I’m so glad I helped to inspire this amazing dish, great job!!
Michelle
May 14, 2014 at 12:57 pmThank you Dana. And thanks for the inspiration.
Selma @ Selma's Table
June 29, 2014 at 9:49 amMichelle, this looks absolutely delicious. Feta just makes a salad pop and a little goes a long way to satisfying that urge for creamy and savoury.
Michelle
June 30, 2014 at 10:36 amThank you Selma! I love feta, it always enhances the dishes it’s in. Hope you enjoy this!
Ellen
June 30, 2014 at 9:27 amThis looks fantastic! I love feta in just about any way I can get it!
Michelle
June 30, 2014 at 10:38 amThank you Ellen! I’m with you on the feta, any way, shape, or form. Hope you enjoy the dish.
Arman @ thebigmansworld
April 1, 2015 at 12:52 amThis is screaming to be eaten over nachos..or in a taco!
Michelle
April 1, 2015 at 1:03 amEat it however you like, I think it would work on a pizza as well…hmmm, pizza…
Elizabeth
April 1, 2015 at 2:51 amOh I love the look of this so much! I was actually craving sweetcorn last night! Pinned to try later!
Michelle
April 1, 2015 at 2:58 pmThank Elizabeth. I love sweet corn. I am eager for it to come in.
Renee
April 1, 2015 at 10:11 amI make something similar and it’s always a favorite!! It’s such a perfect salad!
Michelle
April 1, 2015 at 2:58 pmThanks Renee.
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah
April 1, 2015 at 11:01 amThis sounds like the perfect summer food! Can’t wait to try it!
Michelle
April 1, 2015 at 2:58 pmThank you Chrisy.
Abigail Raines
April 1, 2015 at 12:23 pmLovely colors, textures and lots of flavor! Yum!
Michelle
April 1, 2015 at 2:59 pmThank you Abigail.
pam
June 26, 2015 at 5:30 amI love how you used that pin to inspire you!
Michelle
June 27, 2015 at 10:20 pmThank you Pam.
Kathy Hester
June 26, 2015 at 7:51 amThis will be perfect for out next BBQ!
Michelle
June 27, 2015 at 10:20 pmPerfect BBQ food.
Kathy Hester
June 26, 2015 at 7:53 amI love the idea of cutting the corn off the ears. So much nicer for a party!
Michelle
June 27, 2015 at 10:21 pmThank you Kathy.
Stephanie
June 26, 2015 at 8:08 amI would want to eat the whole batch myself! Looks amazing!
Michelle
June 27, 2015 at 10:21 pmThank you Stephanie.
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
June 26, 2015 at 6:44 pmI make versions of this all summer long. I love the sweet corn this time of year, and all of the great ways to highlight it in dishes hot and cold. This looks like a great variation to try!
Michelle
June 27, 2015 at 10:25 pmHope you enjoy it Dee Dee
Susan | LunaCafe
June 27, 2015 at 12:08 amVery pretty dish. Love these flavors. Will be sure to try it when fresh corn hits Northwest markets.
Michelle
June 27, 2015 at 10:25 pmNothing better than fresh corn, looking forward to it here as well.