ARUGULA, TOMATO AND CORN SALAD

Arugula, Tomato and Corn Salad image

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories Corn

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 plum tomatoes, halved,seeded,diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 ear of corn, husked
4 ounces arugula
4 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

Whisk 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, basil, diced tomatoes, garlic and rosemary in small bowl until well blended.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler.
Brush corn with 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Broil corn until crisp-tender and golden brown in spots, turning frequently, about 7 minutes.
Cool, cut corn kernels off cob and place in large bowl.
Add arugula, quartered tomatoes and pecans to bowl with corn.
Toss salad with enough dressing to coat evenly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish salad with shaved Parmesan cheese and serve.