corn salad

Fresh Dill Corn Salad Recipe

Fresh corn salad is an almost-constant staple at my table

Especially in the summer when the corn is so sweet and tender I use it raw. It works perfectly as a salad and as a side dish.

It looks like red, yellow and green confetti and is very lightly seasoned, so the corn is the star.

In the unlikely event you have any corn salad leftovers, they will be good the next day, too.

Corn salad makes a great side dish too!

I love to serve it with grilled chicken for a light summer meal

Ingredients

  • 6 ears of corn kernels, all husks removed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill
  • 1/2 red pepper, cut in tiny dice
  • 4 scallions, sliced very thin
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring water to boil in a large pot.

With a sharp knife, using a vertical motion, scrape off the corn kernels from the cob on top of a cutting board, cutting as close to the cob as you can. Add the corn and boil five minutes. Drain and let cool. (Skip the boiling step if the corn is very tender, and use it raw).  Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and mix. Serve at room temperature.

Makes 8 servings

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