Friday, May 13, 2022

Cucumber, Corn and Tomato Salad #BBQWeek

 This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy, generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers. However, all opinions are mine alone.

This wonderful summer salad is a great side for your next BBQ.  Sweet corn, grape tomatoes and cucumbers dressed in a garlicky vinaigrette with just a hint of heat and touch of sweet.

Corn Salad

Today is the final day of BBQ Week.......
This has been such a fun event and so far I have shared three entrees with you starting with Beef Kafta followed by Asian Ribs and Korean Grilled Flank Steak.   I traveled the world virtually for this event and traveled physically to Mexico during this event but today is the last day of both BBQ Week and my vacation so it's back to the good ol' USA for my final recipe.

spices

I am featuring product from Intensity Academy Saucy Queen in this recipe today.  This company is based in the USA, specifically Tampa, Florida and has been in business for 15 years.  The Saucy Queen prides herself on providing all natural gourmet hot sauce.  You can learn more and find recipes on her website.  In fact, this recipe that I'm sharing is adapted from one found on the link.

You can also find and follow Saucy Queen on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

corn salad pin

I love BBQ's but, for me, it's all about the sides....I love attend BBQ Potlucks and bringing sides that go great with whatever is on the grill and this salad fits the bill perfectly.  This salad can be made ahead of time and popped into the refrigerator until it is time to serve.  It has just the right amount of heat and sweet and is sure to be a big hit at your next get together.

I want to pause for a moment and give a big shoutout to Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures, who not only hosted this event but found sponsors who are providing gift packages to lucky readers.  You can learn more and enter to win below my recipe.  

Don't miss out on these other great recipes being shared today......

Starters and Sides

Dinners

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Salads, Vegetables, Side Dishes, Corn, Cucumbers, Tomatoes
Salads
American
Yield: 10 servings
Author: Wendy Klik
Corn Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Corn Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This wonderful summer salad is a great side for your next BBQ. Sweet corn, grape tomatoes and cucumbers dressed in a garlicky vinaigrette with just a hint of heat and touch of sweet.
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh or frozen and thawed corn kernels
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 seedless cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
  • 2 T. Honey Hype Spice
  • 1 T. Garlic Goodness Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the olive oil, vinegar, spice mix and hot sauce into a jar, seal and shake until emulisified.
  2. Place the corn, cucumber and tomatoes into a bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe found at Intensity Academy/Saucy Queen

Nutrition Facts

Calories

148.61

Fat (grams)

11.32

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.6

Carbs (grams)

11.86

Fiber (grams)

1.31

Net carbs

10.55

Sugar (grams)

7.02

Protein (grams)

1.59

Sodium (milligrams)

43.03

Cholesterol (grams)

0
Welcome to the third annual #BBQWeek hosted by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are excited to have 15 bloggers sharing over 50 recipes this week as we head toward grilling season. The amazing sponsors have donated some great prizes for the #BBQWeek giveaway. The giveaway is below, but make sure to read about the prize packages and our generous sponsors!

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15 comments:

  1. Great use of the sauce and spice mix!! I love corn salads. So summery!

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  2. Delicious salad to go along with some bbq grilled meats. It´s not yet summer, but weather is greeting warmer fast. Very interesting sauces to try. Thanks

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  3. this sounds perfect with fried chicken!

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  4. Awesome side that's packed full of flavor but not heavy! Love that you can use frozen corn too!

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    1. Yes, that makes it possible to enjoy even before corn season that happens late summer here in Michigan.

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  5. This would totally get me to serve corn all year round!

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  6. This looks so fresh and tasty!

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  7. Such a yummy salad...love the corn addtion

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  8. The flavors along with the sauce make them so yummy, plus it is so tasty looking!

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  9. What a delicious looking salad! Such great flavor and texture in there.

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