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Upcoming Dinner Party

When: October 13, 2008 @ 7 PM

Where: Elissa's apartment (see evite for address or call Pam)

Theme: Fresh fall favorites (think about seasonal produce) or Halloween

Monday, September 8, 2008

Fresh Corn Salad

Submitted by Robin McKinney 

Source: The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

Pep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 ears of 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 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
DIRECTIONS

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.

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


 



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