ROBIN'S THOUSAND OAKS FRESH CORN SALAD

ROBIN'S THOUSAND OAKS FRESH CORN SALAD image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ears corn, shucked
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves (directions follow)

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. (Yes, you can use leftover, cooked and cooled corn.) 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. To make chiffonade: Stack basil leaves, then cut across the stack to make small "ribbons."