Tomato Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
It is hard to believe that the summer is coming to an end. The back to school season is upon us as is Labor Day. Our days will become busier and shorter. Do not fear, farmers markets are still plentiful. This tomato and corn salad will help you take advantage of the end of the summer produce. It is the perfect salad for Labor Day weekend. It is also a great side for the busy weeknights to come.
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Tomato Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This is the perfect salad for Labor Day weekend. The tangy basil vinaigrette compliments the sweetness of the end of the summer corn and tomatoes.
ingredients
3 tomatoes, sliced (I used different color heirloom tomatoes)
2 ears corn shucked, boiled, and kernels removed
1 tsp salt
basil vinaigrette
1 clove garlic
1 c fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 c olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp champagne vinegar (use 1 Tbsp of white vinegar or red if you don't have it)
salt, according to your taste
pepper, according to your taste
instructions
salad prep
Fill a large pot with water and add the salt. Let it come to a boil. Meanwhile, shuck the corn, removing the husk and the silks (the stringy pieces).
Once it is boiling add the ears of corn. Let corn boil for about 6-7 minutes, until the kernels are tender. Remove corn from the water with tongs. Set aside and let the ears cool down.
Arrange your sliced tomatoes on a platter and prepare the Basil Vinaigrette.
basil vinaigrette
In a food processor pulse the garlic until chopped. Then add the olive oil, vinegar, and basil. Pulse until smooth. Then season with salt and pepper. *Or if you have one of those small blenders, like the bullet, you can use that.
assembly
Cut the corn kernels away from the cob. Be very careful! The way I did it was stood the ear of corn up in a large bowl with one hand, then I ran the knife down the sides, kernels dropping into the bowl.
Take the corn kernels and place them on top of the sliced tomatoes. Then drizzle the basil vinaigrette on top and serve.
RECIPE NOTES: The Basil Vinaigrette was adapted from: Food and Wine
Here is a great article on how to shuck corn if you need further clarification:
http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-husk-corn-quickly-cleanly-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-192664
