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Charred Corn and Tomato Salad with Basil

8/8/2014

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     I found this recipe for Charred Corn with Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette on Lynn Rosetto Kasper's The Weeknight Kitchen.  This salad screams summer.  I found that I liked it even better the next day, after the basil vinaigrette really infuses the corn and tomatoes, and with a big handful of arugula thrown in.

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+ Charred Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
•  adapted recipe from Kitchen Confidence by Kelsey Nixon via The Weeknight Kitchen


CORN:
• 6 ears corn, shucked
• Canola oil, preferably cold-pressed
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
 
BASIL VINAIGRETTE:
• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
 
• 1 (10-ounce) container small heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

1.  For the corn: Preheat an outdoor grill.
 
2.  Brush corn cobs with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the corn on the grill and char each side. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Stand each ear up, stalk end down, in a wide, shallow bowl and, using a knife, slice the corn kernels off the cob. Set aside.
 
3.  For the vinaigrette: In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil and garlic until the basil starts to break down. Add the vinegar. Continue pulsing while adding the oil in a steady stream, then process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
 
4.  In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss well to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

+ Toss in fresh arugula, if desired.
 


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4 Comments
tom | Tall Clover Farm link
8/8/2014 12:42:21 am

It's official, you are the best cook in a five-state radius. Holy Malolly, that is my kind of summer salad. My tomatoes are just coming in. And may I recommend planting Jet Star tomato next year, they're a great slicer and rich with flavor. My favorite this year. Here's to summer dining in the garden!

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Eileen
8/9/2014 12:06:43 am

To summer dining in the garden!

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Kate
8/8/2014 12:31:46 pm

We had an impromptu dinner tonight and had some great garden veggies in the fridge, some fresh mozzarella and the patio basil needed a trim. We made a chunky salad and poured on the basil vinaigrette. Our friends raved about it. I think we are going to grill our garden haul tomorrow and have the vinaigrette warmed by the veggies.... maybe a sprinkling of parmesan too.
Thanks for the recipe and a new site to peruse.

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Eileen
8/9/2014 12:07:17 am

Sounds like a fabulous dinner, Kate!

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