Fresh Basil Corn Salad

Name: Fresh Basil Corn Salad
Ingredients: 5 ears corn, shucked; 1 small red onion, diced; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade (chopped into strips)

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

5 ears corn, shucked
1 small red onion, diced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade (chopped into strips)

Directions

1

Fill a large bowl with ice water.
2

Set aside.
3

Boil the corn in a large pot of salted water for 3-5 minutes, just until it loses its' starchiness.
4

Drain corn and prevent further cooking by plunging into the bowl of ice water.
5

When corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cob.
6

Toss the cut corn with the onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
7

Add the fresh basil just before serving.
8

Serve cold or at room temperature.