I’m back… it’s only taken me a month! Sheesh! First my computer crashed (Mel and I are both cursed right now) then I went on a month of vacations. I know, poor me. :) I would have had recipes ready to post and share during my absence but for my lousy computer… so anyway, sorry for the long dry spell on my end! First of all, I want to share this recipe for corn salad. It is amazing! The cider vinegar and fresh basil give it such a unique, tangy flavor. My friend served it at our monthly girls dinner club (gotta just love those nights out with the girls!) and we were all raving. It’s a small, dense salad so don’t be fooled by appearances… it will feed 6 to 8 adults. Enjoy!
Ina Garten’s Corn Salad
submitted by Brittany at www.thesisterscafe.com
printable recipe here
5 ears of corn, shucked
1/2 cup small diced red onion (one small onion)
3 Tb cider vinegar
3 Tb good olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop cooking and set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
Toss the kernels in a large bowl with the red onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.
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Love all the flavors in this salad Brittany. You can't go wrong with anything Ina Garten.
I've tried this before and it is SO good. I served it at my husband's business to 10 guys and they all loved it too!
Yay! This salad was delicious when you made it for us! I can't wait for Mom and Dad's corn to start booming. So glad to have the recipe…thanks Britt! And I'm so glad your computer is fixed, that would drive me insane!
Cant go wrong with Ina, this looks tasty
Glad your computer is fixed, sis! I loved this salad, too. In fact, my basil plants are getting big, and with corn season coming on… definitely a winner recipe. ps I agree that it looks small for such a big group, but it feeds a lot b/c it is so dense.
So good! I make this with rice vinegar and an avocado. It is always a huge hit!
If it's from Ina it's gotta be good! Yours looks delish :)
I just found your blog and I simply adore it. (And thanks for the good recipes, too!)
What a very lovely salad! I can't wait to give this a try. I love corn by the way!