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Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

 

A super-fresh salad full of flavor...
 

12 large 

 

ears of white corn, shucked and stripped of silk strands

 

7 Tbs 

 

extra virgin olive oil

 

2 Tbs 

 

finely chopped garlic

 

1 cup 

 

packed julienned fresh basil

 

10 Roma 

 

tomatoes, chopped

 

3 Tbs 

 

balsamic vinegar

 

 

 

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

1

Cut the kernels of corn off the cob with a sharp knife and put into a bowl.

2

Heat 2 Tablespoons of the oil in each of 2 large skillets. Add ˝ of the garlic and ˝ of the corn to each of the skillets.

3

Sauté for 5 minutes or until the corn is tender. Remove from the heat. Add ˝ of the basil to each skillet and mix well. Spoon the corn mixture into one large bowl. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Add remaining olive oil, tomatoes, vinegar and basil to the bowl and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Chill, covered, for 3 to 8 hours.

 

Servings: 10
 

 Cooking Tips

*We've found that the easiest (and neatest) way to get the corn off the cob is to cut a flat edge on one end of the cob, hold the cob upright in a low, wide bowl and slice down the cob with a sharp knife. You can also do it on a large cutting board, but it creates a bit of a mess.

*In the summer season, we recommend using ripe cherry or sweet grape tomatoes for a fresher flavor.

 

 Recipe Source

California Sol Food-
Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego

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