ARUGULA, FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Arugula, Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Corn

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup champagne vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced shallot
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 ears white corn, with small kernels shucked
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 cups arugula
3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the Champagne vinegar with the minced shallots and season the mixture with salt and pepper.
Let the shallots stand in the vinegar for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a sharp, thin knife and working over another bowl, cut the kernels from the ears of white corn.
Whisk the olive oil into the Champagne vinegar and shallots until blended. Add the arugula and toss with the dressing.
Add the cherry tomatoes and the corn kernels and toss gently. Transfer the salad to a large platter, scatter the nasturtiums on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 44, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.6