Red Potato Corn And Cherry Tomato Salad Food

POTATO, TOMATO, CORN AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to boil. Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Fish out the potatoes with a spider or slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
• Shuck the corn and break each ear in half. Cook in the same boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but not soft. Remove the cooled potatoes to a dish-cloth to drain. Immerse corn in the same ice bath until cool. Cut each potato into quarters and place in a large bowl.
• Remove corn from water and also let drain. Use a chef's knife to cut the kernels off each ear. Add kernels to bowl. Add grape tomatoes, onion, and whole basil leaves. Add olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

POTATO, TOMATO, CORN AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put potatoes into a big pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook approximately 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
• Scoop potatoes out into a bowl filled with ice water (to stop the cooking).
• Cook the corn in the same boiling water for about 5 minutes.
• Remove cooled potatoes to a cutting board and cut into quarters. Put in a large salad bowl.
• Add corn to the bowl of ice water, until cooled. Drain.
• Cut the kernels off of each ear of corn and add to the salad bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, onion and whole basil leaves (you can tear or julienne them, if you want).
• Add olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately or you can let the flavors meld.

CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the basil, oil, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

POTATO SALAD WITH CORN AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring potatoes to a boil in a medium pot of well-salted water just to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until just soft when pierced (or cut one in half and try it).
• Whisk 1/2 cup oil, the vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.
• Sauté onions in remaining 2 tbsp. oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add corn and heat until just warmed through. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper and let cool.
• Drain potatoes and let stand until just cool enough to handle. Taste a shred of skin; peel if bitter. Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and toss with 1/2 of vinaigrette.
• Add cooled corn mixture, tomatoes, and marjoram. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette to taste and gently mix together.
• Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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.

POTATO, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend together the vinegar, the oil, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a large saucepan combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the potatoes, let them cool, and quarter them. In a large bowl combine the corn, the potatoes, the tomatoes, the dressing, and salt and pepper to taste and toss the salad gently.

RED POTATO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Set the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to dry for 5 minutes.
• In a serving bowl, add the potatoes, tomatoes, scallions, olives, parsley, capers, thyme, olive oil, and lemon zest. Toss gently until all the ingredients are coated and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour and gently toss again before serving.

RED POTATO, CORN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whirl the vinegar, oil, basil, salt and pepper in a blender to prepare the dressing.
• Cook the corn; remove kernels from the cobs and cool completely.
• Cover the potatoes in water (about 2 inches higher than the potatoes). Cook until tender (approx. 10-15 minutes). Drain and cool slightly. Toss with most of the dressing and set aside.
• When completely cool, toss with the remaining ingredients and the balance of the dressing. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Best served at room temperature to allow the flavors to come through.
• In a hurry? Use one tube of prepared basil in place of fresh basil. Shake the dressing to mix, do not use blender. Steam a large bag of frozen, petite yellow corn and cool it. I sometimes toss everything together, except the cherry tomatoes, while it's still warm.

WARM POTATO & CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water until cooked through, about 15-20 mins. Remove from the heat and drain. Cut each potato in half - if they are very big, cut into thirds.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the potatoes with the anchovies, olives and some salt and pepper. Stir frequently. When browned, add the garlic, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, then fry for a couple more mins. Serve warm.

WARM RED POTATO AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, enough water to cover, and, if desired, the 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Add corn; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.
• Drain well; set aside.
• Meanwhile, for dressing, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.
• Drain bacon on paper towels.; set aside.
• Add onion to the drippings in skillet.
• Cook over medium heat until onion is tender. Carefully add vinegar, broth, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• Stir in parsley and gently stir in potatoes and bacon.
• Cook, stirring gently, for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• MAKE AHEAD:
• Prepare as directed. Transfer to a microwave-safe 2-quart casserole; cover and chill for up to 24 hours. To serve, microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.

POTATO, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put thawed corn in large bowl.
• Steam potatoes, covered, 8-10 minutes or until just tender; add to bowl.
• Toss with 1 tblsp of the vinegar and salt to taste.
• In blender or processor, blend basil, garlic, 4 tblsps vinegar and add oil in a stream to emulsify.
• Pour dressing over corn and potatoes.
• Add onion and tomatoes and season to taste.
• (can be made 1 day ahead).
• Serve at room temperature.

HALLOUMI WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large, preferably nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high until it thins out, about 20 seconds. Working in batches, add cheese in one layer, and cook until golden on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip cheese and cook without moving until golden on the other side, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining cheese.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat it over medium-high. Add corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin seeds and salt, and cook until corn and tomatoes have softened and everything looks juicy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat and stir in the browned cheese, sliced onion and basil. Squeeze a lime wedge or two over everything and season with more salt and lots of black pepper. Garnish with more basil and serve immediately.