Tims Fresh Corn Salad Recipes

GARDEN-FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the corn, tomato, green onion, cucumber, herbs (don't skimp on the herbs!), radishes, and jalapeño.
• In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and several twists of black pepper. Whisk until blended, then pour it over the salad. Toss to combine.
• Add most of the feta or avocado (reserve some for garnish), and gently toss. Taste, and add more vinegar for more tang (I usually add another full tablespoon), or salt for more overall flavor. Garnish with the remaining feta or avocado.
• Serve promptly, or chill for later. This salad keeps well for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, covered.

FRESH CORN SALAD WITH SCALLIONS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (see note). Boil the corn until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain the corn and immerse it in very cold water to stop the cooking process. Place the corn on a clean dish towel set over a cutting board, then use a serrated knife to cut the kernels of the cobs. (The dish towel both dries the corn and prevents it from bouncing all over the place.)
• In a large bowl, combine the kernels with the oil, vinegar, scallions, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. If the salad tastes too tart, add a bit more oil; if it tastes bland, add a bit more vinegar or salt and pepper. Try adding a ¼ teaspoon of sugar if the corn isn't as sweet as you'd like. Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
• Note: When boiling corn on the cob, be sure to add enough salt that the water tastes like the sea. Try adding a few tablespoons of sugar to the water as well -- it will enhance the corn's sweetness.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing salad.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water ready nearby.
• Once water in pot boils add corn and cook just 3 minutes (even 2 minutes if you want it a little more raw and crisp).
• Transfer to ice water to cool for a few minutes. Drain well.
• Cut kernels from corn then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, parsley and basil.
• Whisk dressing again then pour over salad. Toss well to coat, season with more salt as desired.

FRESH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the corn off the cobs into a very large bowl. In a large pot, bring about 2 quarts of water to boil. Add the corn kernels and cover. Bring to a boil and cook 4 minutes, stirring the corn once every minute and removing silk or husks. Drain and refresh under cold water. Put the corn in a large serving bowl with the remaining vegetables. Add the oil. Toss well. Add the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Marinate 1 to 2 hours.

FRESH CORN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels and scallions, and transfer to one end of a serving platter. Place the zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper and green beans in rows across the platter, until the platter is filled.
• In the container of a blender, combine the basil leaves, jalapeno, garlic, olive oil and lime juice. Puree until smooth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, and serve.