CORN SALAD WITH BASIL-BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup packed basil leaves
1 Tbsp sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp apple cide vinegar
Tabasco to taste
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
2 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced

Steps:

  • 1. Saute bacon until crisp. Drain. 2. In a food processor, pulse basil, sugar and salt until minced. Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar and Tabasco. Process until smooth and season. Set aside. 3. Blanch corn kernels in boiling water about 2 minutes. Drain. 4. Toss corn, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and bacon together in a large bowl. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat.

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