Fresh Corn Salad With Scallions And Basil Food

CORN AND SCALLION SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine corn, scallions, vinegar, oil, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

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.

FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is hot, add corn, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, until just cooked and no longer starchy. Remove from heat, and stir in red onion, scallion, cider vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Allow salad to cool; stir in basil before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

FRESH BASIL CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Set aside.
• Boil the corn in a large pot of salted water for 3-5 minutes, just until it loses its' starchiness.
• Drain corn and prevent further cooking by plunging into the bowl of ice water.
• When corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cob.
• Toss the cut corn with the onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Add the fresh basil just before serving.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.