Mediterranean Raw Corn Salad Food

RAW CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion, cilantro, and green onion together in a large bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Squeeze lime juice into the bowl and season with salt and pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together corn, beans, peppers, feta, and onion.
• Mix oil, vinegar and garlic, then pour over the corn mixture.
• Gently stir to blend and chill several hours or overnight. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle top of salad with fresh basil just before serving. Tastes best at room temperature.

QUINOA-CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 cup red quinoa as the label directs. Put 3 shucked ears of corn in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water; loosely cover and microwave until tender, about 3 minutes. Cool, then cut off the kernels. Toss the quinoa and corn with 1 chopped large heirloom tomato, 2 sliced scallions, 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne.

RAW CORN, ARUGULA, AND PECORINO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the corn kernels, arugula, and oregano in a bowl. Add the Whole Citrus Vinaigrette, toss, and season with salt and pepper. With a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese onto the salad. Toss lightly.
• In a blender, place the lemons and orange cubes. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the shallot. Pulse and then blend until as smooth as possible. Strain through a sieve, using a spoon to push through. Discard the pulp. Season the strained juice with salt and pepper. Whisk the strained juice while adding olive oil in a thin, steady stream. The vinaigrette will be thick like a mayonnaise.
• Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. If the vinaigrette separates, return it to the blender and blend until smooth again.

ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the kernels off the corn cobs using a sharp knife. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Spread out on to a baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large bowl. While whisking, slowing drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup oil and with season with salt and pepper. Add the roasted corn, tomatoes, basil, scallions and beans and toss well.

MEDITERRANEAN MADNESS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, toss cubed eggplant with the garlic and oil. Spread on sheet pan and place in preheated oven. Cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions and drain. Remove eggplant to a large nonmetallic bowl. Add pasta and stir in 1/2 cup of feta while pasta and eggplant are still warm. Set aside to cool while preparing other ingredients.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients except the romaine and gently stir to combine, adding remaining feta cheese last. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 1 hour and serve on a bed of romaine on a large platter.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE ORZO SALAD WITH CORN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add the corn, red pepper, olives and scallions and toss well. Add the basil, capers, parsley, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and gently toss. (The salad can be made about 2 hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.) Decorate the salad with the edible flowers right before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in jar or bowl and set aside.
• In salad bowl, combine broccoli with all other ingredients.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the vegetables.
• Gently stir to combine.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.