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Caprese Corn Salad
Benchi

Caprese Corn Salad

Try this fresh twist on Caprese salad: sweet corn, mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, and a tangy honey-balsamic reduction. So delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 ears sweet corn (shucked) (or 1 can sweet corn, 15.25 ounces, drained)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado (diced)
  • ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir occasionally until the vinegar is reduced by half and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the honey. Allow the balsamic reduction to cool completely.
  3. If using fresh corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 3-5 minutes. Drain and let it cool, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, basil, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  5. Drizzle the cooled balsamic reduction over the salad. Toss lightly to coat.
  6. Serve immediately.