Confetti Corn Salad Ina Garten Back to Basics

Brighten up your table with Ina Garten’s Confetti Corn Salad, a delightful side dish from her "Back to Basics" collection that's bursting with vibrant flavors and colors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh, crisp corn kernels with the sweetness of red and green bell peppers, the mild kick of jalapeño, and the aromatic touch of red onion and basil. Sautéed to perfection in a blend of olive oil and butter, this warm salad strikes the perfect balance between fresh crunch and savory richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a versatile dish that's perfect as a summer barbecue side or a vibrant addition to weeknight dinners. Serve it warm or at room temperature and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears of corn)
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, julienned
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the corn by cutting the kernels off the cob. You should have about 4 cups of fresh kernels.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter has melted.

Step 3

Add the red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.

Step 4

Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers, followed by the minced jalapeño. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add the fresh corn kernels to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender but still crisp. Avoid overcooking to retain the fresh texture.

Step 6

Season the corn mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the sautéed corn and vegetables to a serving bowl. Stir in the julienned basil leaves.

Step 9

Serve the Confetti Corn Salad warm or at room temperature as a delightful and colorful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1228.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1124.0

Total Fat 49.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 730.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 68.7g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.0mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2785.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 54.9%