This summer, I have had an obsession with fresh corn. After my last visit to McCalls, I have decided to make Fresh Corn and Basil Salad . McCalls is a farm stand outside of our town of Hendersonville, NC. They pick their fresh corn and all produce on the day you buy it. You may have to wait in-line, but it is fresh. Go early, because the old-timers are there by 7:00 am. Needless to say, I have been buying a lot their corn.
I have bought six dozen at this point. I have frozen whole ears and bags of corn taken off the cob, but we have eaten corn in some form at least three times a week. My favorite is the Fresh Corn and Basil Salad. If you have a bundt pan, I have found that a wonderful way to get the corn of the cob!!
But my obsession goes well beyond fresh corn – I can’t get enough tomatoes, fresh basil and dill, cucumbers, peppers, and more! So after my last visit to McCall’s, I came home with all the above.
I decided to make a Fresh Corn and Basil Salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette.
It turned out delicious—so much flavor. With the addition of fresh basil and dill then topped with feta cheese, I could not believe the freshness that was exploding in my mouth.
It is an easy recipe. First, starting the fresh corn that has been sucked and clean. I like to bring the corn to a boil for one minute, then turn the heat off and sit for seven to eight minutes. Perfect every time.
Next, chop all the delicious fresh veggies, fresh basil and dill and make the dressing, and you have a quick and easy recipe that will be ready in about twenty minutes or less. Your family and friends will ask for more and ask for the recipe for Fresh Corn and Basil Salad.
I think the recipe is perfect for your Easy Summertime Sides.
Easy Summertime Corn Salad
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 4 Ears of Corn – sucked and cleaned
- 2 Mild Italian Peppers – seeded and chopped in a small dice
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes – assorted colors – cut in halves
- 1 cup Pickling Cucumber – sliced into small cubes
- Fresh Basil – lightly chopped
- Fresh Dill – lightly chopped
- ½ cup Feta Cheese – crumbled
- Dressing:
- ½ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – you can use basil flavored oil if desired
- ½ Lemon – freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Garlic Clove – minced
- 1 tsp. Sugar
- ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
- ¼ tsp. Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ear of corn to the boiling water. Let the water come back to a boil for one minute, then turn off the heat and cover the corn. Let it sit for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the corn. Let the corn cool.
- In the meantime, while the corn is cooking, chop the peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and dill. Set aside.
- To make the dressing start with placing the lemon juice and red wine vinegar in a small mixing bowl. Slowly, add the olive oil. Whisk until emulsified—season with the garlic, sugar, and salt, and pepper. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, mix the corn, all the chopped veggies, and herbs. Add the dressing to coat the salad. Garnish with extra basil and dill. Serve immediately.
- You can prepare the corn salad a day in advance if that helps with your meal's timing. It helps meld all the flavors.
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