Fresh Summer Corn Salad Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook until the starchiness is just gone, about 3 minutes. Drain and immerse immediately in ice water to stop the cooking process and to set the color. Allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Remove kernels, cutting close to the cobs.
• Toss corn kernels with red onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in fresh basil just before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve at room temperature, or cold.

Steps:

• Shave the corn off the cob and place in a bowl. Add the onions, bell peppers and cilantro and mix.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Dress the corn with the mixture, adding additional salt and pepper if needed.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels and scallions, and transfer to one end of a serving platter. Place the zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper and green beans in rows across the platter, until the platter is filled.
• In the container of a blender, combine the basil leaves, jalapeno, garlic, olive oil and lime juice. Puree until smooth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, and serve.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
• In a large bowl, toss together the corn, tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, salt and pepper sauce; set aside., In a large skillet, cook and stir corn in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat., Let stand for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.