grilled corn and heirloom tomato salad with basil vinaigrette

i love grilled corn...and with fresh basil and heirloom tomatoes, it's an amazing combo!  this recipe is great for bbqs, get togethers and picnics; the flavors and fresh, bold and tasty.  enjoy!!

ingredients:

- 6 ears of corn in husks

- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or champagne vinegar

- 1 garlic glove, finely minced

- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

- 2/3 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 1 pound of assorted heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2 in pices

- 1 10-ounce container of small heirloom cherry tomatoes

- s&p

directions:

- fill a large bowl with cold water and a teaspoon of salt; add corn and soak for 1 hour

- in a separate large bowl, whisk the vinegar, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

- mix in basil and soy sauce

- add in the tomatoes; set aside

- over medium-high heat, grill the corn in husks for about 30 minutes until the outside is charred and corn kernels are tender

- cool corn; remove husks, cut kernels off the cob then add to bowl

- toss the ingredients then season with salt and pepper...enjoy!

xoxo,

kara