New Zealand Corn Salad Food

NEW ZEALAND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the peas in a small amount of boiling water 3 minutes and drain immediately.
• Cool, then combine with the corn, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
• Shake remaining ingredients except lettuce in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and pour over the vegetables, tossing until all are coated.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve on lettuce leaves.

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.

KERIKERI NEW ZEALAND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the cooked vegetables well and mix with the cucumber.
• Shake the oil & vinegar together in a screw top jar with salt & pepper, cayenne pepper, minced garlic and green onions and dress the vegetables with this, tossing lightly until all are coated.
• Serve cold.