Fresh Corn Salad

Name: Fresh Corn Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper

People who prefer food with some tang find this corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish besides—and very economical. If you're like me and enjoy growing your own ingredients, you won't have to pick up much at the store.

Ingredients

8 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt if desired, basil and cayenne pepper. Cut cooled corn off the cob (should measure 4 cups).
Add the corn, tomatoes, onion and peppers to the oil mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 102 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Fresh Corn Salad in Country Woman July/August 1993

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juicyfruit007

May 18, 2014

Nice and fresh. I used real basil and less dressing.
obxgoer

Aug 23, 2011

A favorite at home as well as at work pot lucks.
brennemanrs

Nov 23, 2010

I took this to a church gathering and I did not take any home. Everyone asked for the recipe.
Springscook

Jul 21, 2009

Excellent! A couple people asked me for the recipe.
annekah

Jun 22, 2008

Delicious...a big hit at the cookouts.