FRESH BASIL, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

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Fresh is the key. Don't be tempted to use frozen corn in this salad, or dried basil - it's not the same.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 ears corn
1 small onion, diced
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 c fresh basil, chiffonaded or chopped
DRESSING
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Microwave corn, 2 ears at a time in the husks, for 3 1/2 minutes. Shuck and allow to cool.
  • 2. Cut kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl.
  • 3. Add onion, tomato, cucumber and basil and gently toss.
  • 4. For the dressing: mix together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • 5. Add to corn mixture and toss gently. Adjust salt and pepper. Allow the salad to stand for 30 minutes or so before serving. Or, refrigerate for several hours. Serve cold or a room temp.

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