Fresh Corn Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
• Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.

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• 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 the cooking and to 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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• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and cool under running water so it's easier to handle.
• Cut corn off the cobs into a large bowl. Add tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and mix together. Add feta cheese just before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook until the starchiness is just gone, about 3 minutes. Drain and immerse immediately in ice water to stop the cooking process and to set the color. Allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Remove kernels, cutting close to the cobs.
• Toss corn kernels with red onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in fresh basil just before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve at room temperature, or cold.

Steps:

• Slice the corn off the cobs into a very large bowl. In a large pot, bring about 2 quarts of water to boil. Add the corn kernels and cover. Bring to a boil and cook 4 minutes, stirring the corn once every minute and removing silk or husks. Drain and refresh under cold water. Put the corn in a large serving bowl with the remaining vegetables. Add the oil. Toss well. Add the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Marinate 1 to 2 hours.

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• In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and set aside. , In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt if desired, basil and cayenne pepper. Cut cooled corn off the cob (should measure 4 cups). , Add the corn, tomatoes, onion and peppers to the oil mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
• Break each ear of corn in half so it will fit in the pot, and cook until tender and the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immediately immerse the ears of corn in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and to 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, roasted red peppers, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. If you add the basil too early and let the salad sit for a long period of time before serving, it will wilt and darken.
• Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Remove husk from corn and steam in salted water until tender.
• Drain corn and cut from cob.
• In a large bowl, mix corn, red and orange peppers, scallions, cilantro, and parsley.
• Add vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Chill several hours or overnight.

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• Combine the sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes and coriander in a large bowl. Make the dressing by whisking the lime juice into the olive oil and add the honey. Season to taste and pour over the corn salad. Toss to coat everything before serving.