Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
10 oz

baby spinach leaves

fresh

2 unit

corn-on-the-cob

kernels removed

2 cup

cherry tomatoes

quartered

0.5 cup

red onion

chopped

0.5 cup

Wish-Bone(R) Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

0.25 cup

fresh basil leaves

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Wash and arrange spinach leaves on a serving platter.

Step 2
~2 min

If using fresh corn, grill, boil, or steam the corn on the cob until cooked through.

Step 3
~2 min

Remove the kernels from the cooked corn cob.

Step 4
~2 min

Quarter the cherry tomatoes.

Step 5
~2 min

Chop the red onion.

Step 6
~2 min

Chop the fresh basil leaves.

Step 7
~2 min

In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, 1/4 cup of Wish-Bone(R) Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing, and chopped fresh basil.

Step 8
~2 min

Gently mix the ingredients in the bowl until well combined.

Step 9
~2 min

Spoon the corn salad mixture evenly over the spinach leaves on the serving platter.

Step 10
~2 min

Just before serving, drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of Wish-Bone(R) Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing over the salad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a creamier salad, add crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese.

Toast the corn kernels lightly for enhanced flavor.

Make the salad ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving to prevent the spinach from wilting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Salad can be prepped ahead but dress right before serving to prevent the spinach from wilting.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.

Pairs well with grilled meats or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled salmon
Black bean burgers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Popular summer salad option.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Barbecues
Picnics
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Barbecue
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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