Easy Summer Corn and Tomato Salad | Kenji's Cooking Show

[@farmerbob4554]

I have a tree full of key limes and two vines just full of ripening cherry tomatoes. I see this salad in the near future, and maybe on a daily basis! Great recipe Chef!

[@benamini5701]

God bless your land sir.

[@don914]

"Bye-bye corn. We'll see you on the other side for sure" Truer words have never been spoken.

[@Gwyllgi]

I made this yesterday. I recommend making it when you know you'll have enough people to eat the whole thing in a single day because it made quite a lot and lost a lot of liquid/taste overnight in the fridge. Best at room temperature or a little on the warmer side from the corn.

[@Gwyllgi]

It was delicious by the way

[@matthewpappalardo8426]

I honestly appreciate how simple you convey and share your experience and knowledge. Just a few lessons has broadened how I shop cook and eat. Thanks!

[@Mike-kc2vz]

4:57 "tomato, mayo, toast - one of my favorite things." Speaking my language! So simple but so good. All about letting quality ingredients speak for themselves

[@corpsefoot758]

Amen, that’s one of the reasons I love authentic Italian cuisine so much 😅

[@sdegueldre]

6:23 "you do whatever makes sense to you" getting some chef John vibes here. You are after all the super chad, of your corn and tomato salad!

[@adamgreen5234]

You write the ballad for your corn and tomato salad!

[@GMartin407]

I just want you to know that I make this so much. The microwaving method is actually insane and saved so much of the last 2 years. Thanks for releasing this. Thanks for everything you do, actually!

[@tomblanchard9713]

I tried this back when the video was posted and it was delicious. Had some leftovers so I popped it in the freezer. Took it out today and threw it in a pot with some cream, hit it with the immersion blender, and it made for a very tasty soup to go along with my grilled cheese. Gave me an idea: elote soup??? Mmmm

[@pavanyaragudi]

I'm waiting for the day when Kenji falls in love with Indian Food and really really starts cooking some amazing Indian Dishes! I bet everyone including Kenji will love it!

[@JohnHausser]

I agree ! I would like to see his favourite version of the butter chicken recipe By the way, I remember a recipe from a local Indian restaurant. It was made with rice and dried grapes ! Any ideas of the recipe ?

[@nicolainielsen7700]

@@JohnHausser Dried grapes? You know....uh..like raisins?

[@mubzymalone88]

@@JohnHausser most probably a version of rice pilaf

[@pavanyaragudi]

@@JohnHausser it should be Ghee Rice or Kashmiri Pulao.... they are awesome.. try Ghee rice, simple but wonderful recipe..! Kashmiri Pulao is a bit complicated but it comes from a very special place of Kashmir High Up in Himalayan Mountains..! When I was there I ate that dish in a restaurant which in in Apple Garden at high altitude.. more than 3000 Meters above sea level... With snow claded high mountain peaks around!!. But any how.. Search for Ghee Rice... It's made with Clarified Butter and Raisins and Cashew..! Awesome but simple one.

[@scottc211]

When your kid's friend's father is a professional chef and brings a corn salad for you to eat.

[@itstaz1351]

@@andrewrogers5962 he wasn't dissing bro. he was just saying they were lucky...

[@Tlgte]

I've never eaten a salad before as far as I'm aware, while I like greens, something about dressing and other facets that make a salad a "salad" have never clicked with me. Something about this process seems so nice and appetizing, I'm gonna give this a try!

[@debbyd5729]

I’m over here yelling, “Give Jamón a tomato! It’s his favorite!” 🍅🐶 Thank goodness Kenji heard me! 😆

[@dapjpshha]

I see you own a dog. Post his/hers video on your channel now. Please. How can you not?

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

What a beautiful and simple dish! No need for complex summer salads! Yummy!

[@UraniumFire]

I did the microwave corn last week. I tried the method of cutting off the bottom 1/2 inch of the cob, then slipping the ears right out of the shucks. It worked a charm! No contact with silks, perfectly clean ears.

[@jamessmyth7465]

7:00 Kenji briefly broke at this moment. Very entertaining. Would watch again. 10/10.

[@Shrifbun]

Plack Bepper is my favorite Spole Whice!

[@Koivisto147]

@@Shrifbun yyyymmmmes

[@ryantheriault4984]

New kitchen is starting to feel like home!

[@christopheragro9806]

This salad is great! I've made it three times already this summer. only slight modifications from what is shown: Grilled corn instead of microwaved, cojita instead of feta, and lemon instead of lime. Another fun addition I tried on my third attempt, bacon pieces.

[@taylormoore7591]

Kenji - You should do a video on how to grill some of your favorite summer veggies. Marinades, methods, etc. Thanks for all of your great videos, and happy Memorial Day!

[@prinpak6]

All good Kenji, my daughter did my makeup with dry erase markers which I forgot about and walked into a gas station…

[@86smcneil]

Love that. I am a face painter and I used to paint my face before parties. I would forget and walk in somewhere and the look on peoples faces was so much fun!

[@networkn]

Great salad thanks. I do a very similar thing, the two things I add which really lift it, are strawberries, if they are in season, and toasted nuts. I typically use pinenuts, but any toasted seed or nut will do. Obviously, if you are sharing in a group, exclude the nuts unless you are certain someone with allergies won't sample it.

[@IrishRedRum]

I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did because I don’t like many of the vegetable dishes I’ve tried, though I haven’t tried many. This is one of the best tasting things I’ve ever eaten. It was so satisfying

[@MrVovansim]

That looks fantastic. Your esquites recipe has been my go to for summer time salads ever since I first saw it, and this looks like a fun twist on it.

[@betz4017]

Microwaving also makes the corn "hair" easy to remove

[@ChauCrunch]

OMG! That is a really cool trick! Thank you

[@samanthawade7624]

Ooh good to know, I hate those corn hair things!

[@kdawg9190]

I typically oven roast in the husk. Then peel and char on the grill. The grill burns the hairs off

[@cojun1974]

It's about time to state: from hearing your name mentioned in about every cooking yt video I watched until actually watching YOUR videos, it took me far too long. Love the way how you always explain the ingredients' "role" and name alternatives for most of them. This salad was really great, I mixed some basil and mint and added some baby spinach. Btw, I almost had written this comment BEFORE making the salad - microwaving the corn worked so amazingly, I was tempted to write already after step 1, so to speak. ;-) Thank for all this amazing content and take care!

[@Neobelmont1]

This looks amazing. I'm so glad to have found this channel.

[@bensmelser8791]

Looks delicious! My wife grew up in the south eating tomato and corn pies in the summer. Can’t wait to make this for her, thank you for sharing :)

[@belekjenkins2308]

I just want to commend Kenji on his support of a cause such as No Kid Hungry. No matter where any of us are in our own lives I think we can agree that children are going to be caretakers of the future for not only our society but also for our planet. No one can be at their best on an empty stomach, and where their next meal comes from shouldn't have be on anyone's mind much less a child's. Lets give kids the best chance at success that we can by making sure they are well nourished and can grow strong bodies and minds. You may view that task as the job of the parents but we all know that there are parents out there that lack the means, or even the desire to provide the right kind of support. Regardless of what mistakes a parent has made, children are innocent and no child deserves to be hungry.

[@chalor182]

If you're seeing this and you're not subscribed, do it now!! Get my wholesome dude Kenji to 1mil, he deserves it.

[@TheDungeonDive]

I make something like this but adding black beans and cilantro. So good! Love summer salads.

[@Alphonselle]

6:30 I see that we have the same problem with that strainer huh. the wire handle fell off and you just grab it by the hanging loop.

[@MrNathancast]

No, it's a cocktail strainer.

[@Alphonselle]

@@MrNathancast Yes, it is. mine's hanging loop are just as long, with a longer handle. the handle snapped and I'm using it like he did in this video.

[@ChinmayPendharkar]

This reminds me of something called Corn Bhel which is a variant of the popular Indian street food called Bhel. Traditional Bhel uses puffed rice, and fried lentils but the "healthy" version of it is done with corn. The other ingredients are similar, red onion, tomatoes, coriander leaf, and lime juice.

[@CodeShane]

Wife just made this for a family BBQ. They all loved it. Thank you for sharing

[@jessicasoto4775]

Thank you!!!! I just made this recipe! I had no basil so I used cilantro and I substituted olive oil for avocado oil. My favorite recipe now!

[@NotAboveAverage]

Man my mind is blown that Kenji made that salad exactly how I've made it my whole life, it's so dang good

[@Getpojke]

Really nice salad, simple & not mucked around with. Reminds me of an "American salad" I made when some friends from America were visiting a few years back. Made only with fruit, leaves & vegetables that were native to the Americas. Unfortunately I couldn't find any of the South American cheese I wanted, even though we produce a huge amount of styles of cheese here in the UK none of them are from or copy those directly so it was feta I used in their place. Only found your channel recently, but enjoying it a huge amount. Hope you all had fun at your picnic.

[@coryline]

The day you can keep your hair pulled back with a hair tie is the second best day of growing your hair out. The best is the day you cut it all off and take that first shower.

[@tpammt8276]

former long hair guy here to report this is a factual statement

[@nhtathinfbntb2746]

do not forget the feeling of rubbing a fresh buzzcut after years of long hair

[@GwynneDear]

I haven’t had a haircut since December 2019. At this point I’m really close to it being long enough to donate and I’m dreaming of that first shampoo.

[@Chowdahhh]

@@GwynneDear How long does your hair need to be to donate? I haven't cut my hair since Feb 2020 and will eventually be cutting mine to donate as well

[@Sassacracklepop]

I didn’t comment before but the day you posted this video I had just been wanting to do a corn summer salad for a small family bbq this weekend and this appeared with everything I could’ve asked for :’) I’m commenting now bc I was just watching along as I made it this morning and it’s sooooo good & easy. I think the way you’ve been making videos - as simply a documentation of the actual food you want to make for real life - is encouraging and educational and even personally moving. Thank you!! (& as a trans person I loooove your ‘guys gals & non-binary pals’ sign-off 💛💛💛)

[@_-JR01]

I've got the same microwave! Wonder what your love/hate about it is Kenji. Was weird getting used to not putting in the timer like the old fashion way.

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

It’s fine. I way prefer a microwave with an analogue power dial and timer. That’s all I need. Same with ovens. Too many damn buttons.

[@danielmargolis3210]

Off season we usually buy Campari tomatoes which taste great. They look a lot like what Kenji is using.

[@86smcneil]

Kenji, I always love your videos and can't wait for the next one. And, I love seeing the dogs! I would love seeing your daughter and wife, but I totally respect you for not putting their pictures on social media. I didn't think I would be interested in this salad, but now I can't wait to make it. I can see me adding capers. I have been cooking my corn in the microwave for years. I agree it is the best way. I cook it for four minutes. It is amazing how good it is and how easily you can shuck it. The silk comes right off with no problem. Will never boil corn again. Thanks for all the tips and tricks.

[@natsummie]

I’ve never drooled for a salad until I had this one. This is the only salad I crave.

[@ShiroTori47]

Every time Shabu steps in and looks up at Kenji preparing food, I find myself saying "Shabu is watching..." in the voice I imagine her having.

[@rachelshulman111]

Love a refreshing summer salad. Thanks Kenji 💚

[@carolynherowski2120]

I love how the dog, as all dogs do, follows the food hoping for a treat!

[@mn-le5zp]

i loved this, truely a summer salad xd, i ate it and it felt like summer :D i used parsley instead of basil cuz thats what i had and i added sumac. (my dad and sister werent fans tho, so be careful who you are serving it too i guess) edit: it was even yummier the second day. i was worried about how it would hold up with the cheese and onion and there, but its was great! i threw some pickled onion and spicy corn chips in to switch it up! def gonna make this again

[@brandonnorvell5369]

When you explain why you microwave your corn it makes perfect sense scientifically but hearing that someone like you uses the microwave for corn really blew my mind for a minute hahaha. I'm gonna have to try it for sure.

[@rileywebb4178]

The microwave is also really good at steaming other veggies, I believe he actually calls it micro-steaming.

[@ujaku_]

@@rileywebb4178 yep! One of Jacques Pepin's favorite methods for cooking asparagus is in the microwave. Just goes to show that chefs will not hesitate to use ALL of the tools at their disposal.

[@almostremembered]

The microwave is a fantastic tool for vegetables and quick breads/cakes, among many other things. Check Kenji's recipe for eggplant parm (or another eggplant recipe?) on serious eats. Microwave is best way to get eggplant less soggy

[@thugg90]

Wow that corn looks much different from the corn here in the midwest. Giant kernels!

[@kariforuniajin]

Jamon being picky and wanting the tomato is the best part of this video.

[@samtx5518]

adding this to my summer parties…! Thank you

[@fauxtaux]

Going to do this today with cilantro and cotija because that’s what I have on hand and it will go well with the braised chicken taco fixings that need to get used. 👌

[@theatk]

this looks awesome Kenji! thank you

[@rachelsmith3718]

You gonna tell us about the tart looking situation in the corner? It looks like something I have seen you make before, but I can’t tell by sight alone.

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

Strawberry rhubarb galette. David Lebovitz recipe.

[@chris770]

@@JKenjiLopezAlt I think the real question was "where's the video at?" ;)

[@willlagos8554]

the nonchalant galette. bless this kitchen vibe.

[@abdulrahmanalzaid8816]

All the way from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 love your videos

[@BALLSOHARDU]

Kenji got a new knife!! Looks freaken awesome. Would love to see an update on new gadgets pans or even knives!!

[@foodmix_ira]

Super cool ❤ thanks 😊

[@MrNightpwner]

I made it. It's good. Used 4 roma tomatoes, maybe 6. Is better. The chunks of basil bit back so less basil for me next time 😖

[@devincrotzer1269]

Some fresh cherry tomatoes from the garden would work in place of those tomatoes. Perhaps even vinaigrette of some kind with the citrus.

[@dianatorres6534]

I love the dog supervisors❤️❤️

[@Psysium]

I am so shocked by the fact that your corn is actually starting to come in right now. Here in the Midwest, the phrase for corn is 'knee high by the fourth of July' meaning that's what it needs to be at in order to harvest in August. I know the country has different zones and growing seasons, but here in MN we could get snow tonight after a week of 80+ degrees. We're nowhere near having garden fresh vegetables! 😂 (Mostly, not counting asparagus and rhubarb, etc.) But I look forward to trying this recipe in about 3 months.

[@darkerthanblackk1]

As someone who has a small garden, I am always struggling to find uses for tomatoes, carrots, beans, cucumbers etc... any recipe ideas would be so helpful.

[@debbyd5729]

Same! I love garden recipes, especially easy ones. This is an excellent base of a recipe. I bet it’s just as good with cucumber or sub it instead of corn if that’s what you’ve got. Maybe add a grain for a good lunch. So many options!

[@dannyrobbins6152]

You can send them my way and I’ll do some testing

[@zenith8294]

Just casually flexing with the "key limes are just what I had at home" lol

[@20yearsago88]

??? Those things are abundant!!!!!

[@corpsefoot758]

@@20yearsago88 Probably depends on where you live

[@DanielCho1997]

Is it possible if you could explore cheap but tasty meals for people in college and struggling?

[@ralph635]

Thank you for being alive kenji

[@jamiebrigg8742]

When you referenced the drawing, I thought you meant the tattoo.. lol!

[@jepoyburner]

Same. Like damn his daughter's talented!

[@aviral1230]

6:30 top right corner, is that a strawberry dessert? Adam did a video on it a while ago

[@peterflom6878]

Microwave corn is great. Although my microwave needs a little longer

[@marcusduck]

i think that goes really well with seared scallops

[@phug0id]

I'm hoping to like tomatoes this summer..... I normally hate raw tomatoes but i'm going to try ones straight from the garden and see if I like those!

[@mimicranch]

Jamón and Shabu are like the odd couple. You could write another kids book about them

[@kennethguerrier2171]

Dish looks amazing as usual. I’m interested in why allergic to raw vs cooked. You may have just helped me diagnose my corn problem. ☮️

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

Allergies can be an immune response to certain proteins. They change shape on cooking.

[@eliaslejeune1472]

Looks so good

[@AdrasAdraki]

Whats the thing on the side? the baked looking thing with sesami seeds and some red sauce in tbe middle?

[@eton13_]

mhmmmmm a few hard boiled eggs in there would be great, some diced up grilled chicken, some croutons yum

[@lkragsac]

Just love the way you make such delicious dishes without the fanfare. I do get kinda dizzy from the camera work though!! 😆 🤣

[@krisjenmartinez2424]

Where can I get a set of knifes like yours?

[@cubingmachine1968]

i like how shabu would eat food midair, but jamon always gives an inspection sniff :)

[@hopsecution5876]

I'm sincerely curious because I am simply not well-versed, but what allows you to eat corn once its cooked versus while in its raw state? (regarding your allergy)

[@a.k8069]

Could be wrong, but I think it has to do with being allergic to certain kinds of pollen. When the corn isn't cooked it has some proteins(or sometging else?) that ressemble the pollen, but it when cooked those proteins are degraded (I think)

[@thesheetshack7739]

Kenji, I don’t care what Gordon says about you.. you’re doing just fine.

[@fieldgoalkev]

wait what did Gordon say?

[@JohnHausser]

What happened ?

[@rosej5424]

What happened?

[@thesheetshack7739]

Gordon Ramsay said he feels Kenji is too over-qualified to be considered an actual chef. He also said he mainly lacks the gusto in a general sense of cooking and encouraged people to steer clear of him, and only watch Barefoot Contessa.

[@rosej5424]

@@thesheetshack7739 damn... did he say that in an interview or a video??

[@jim8571]

in my next life I want to be born as one of Kenji's dogs lmfao

[@deuces_shoeless]

I'd definitely sub cilantro and queso fresco but this looks fiiiire

[@vipulvij3]

Only Kenji can make me watch a video about a salad.

[@etyseats3246]

Your dogs are sooo cute!!! I make a similiar style salad from the Congo but it has avocado as well😍

[@amrit6252]

I love Jamón so much. 🥺💕

[@paulcaffrey7184]

How long would a salad like this keep in the fridge? Could you make a large one and eat it over the course of a few days?

[@2075vj]

Thanks for sharing. I would love if made some vegan recipes.

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

Some finely chopped chennai cucumbers, some kashmiri lal or tikka lal chilli, and unwashed onion, and this is literally what I make when I need to fill up but not add calories, minus the corn of course.

[@lauraharmon6508]

That tart on the right, what is that and will you tell how to make that? I'm making this corn salad tonight!

[@subhasish-m]

I think it looks like a gallete, Adam Ragusea has a great video on that!

[@markuskrabbi139]

Hey Kenji! What do you think about Frankie from Struggle Meals?

[@nicholasjustinmiller]

Gonna need that grilled corn vinaigrette recipe ASAP!!

[@firstlast446]

This sounds great, wish I enjoyed raw tomato, maybe I'll just have it without. Maybe I'll try swapping in not too ripe mango for it.

[@tofuosrs]

Hi Kenji! Is there anything you’d recommend to put in for a dairy replacement I can’t have cheese :-(

[@felikska59]

Pro Tip: Remove one row of corn lengthwise with a knife - then pop out other rows of the corn by hand lengthwise by hand and you got whole individual pieces which not only look better but also have a little pop when you bite 🧐

[@sethdeneroff6490]

If I want to bring this salad to a vegan meal, would you recommend replacing the feta with anything, leaving it out, or just picking a totally different salad?

[@kittykat717]

Is the best way to cook corn been doing it for years

[@zach4384]

Hey Kenji, when will your salt boxes be available?

[@SweetRockRecords]

What knife we’re you using in this one? Looks beautiful :)

[@cappyroo]

Does anyone know what kind of chef's knife J. Kenji is using?

[@RhinoG5sneakerreview]

Imagine if your friends dad was kenji the youngans probably don’t even realize how awesome that is

[@yoda112358]

Any recommendations for a good substitute for the feta for vegans?