Author Notes
Corn and tomatoes are staples in my late summer kitchen. I can never get enough of either. I developed this recipe for Perfect Picnics for All Seasons, a cookbook I wrote back in the 90’s. The time-honored pairing of sweet corn and tangy tomatoes is classic and as good today as it was twenty years ago.
Shallots, garlic and fresh herbs further enhance the flavors of the main ingredients. And this go-to side is perfect alongside picnic chicken, fish, steak and shellfish and even saucing a pasta salad. It packs perfectly and leftovers are great way to sauce a pasta salad. —Gail Monaghan
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Ingredients
- Summer Corn and Tomato Salad
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1 1/2 cups
cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
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1/3 cup
oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
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12
ears of corn, boiled and corn kernels cut off the cob
- Salad Dressing
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3/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons
oil from the sun-dried tomoatoes
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1/4 cup
balsamic vinegar
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2
cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
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4
large shallots, peeled and minced or thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
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3 tablespoons
minced chives or scallions
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6 tablespoons
julienned fresh basil
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1 teaspoon
sea salt or to taste
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freshly ground pepper to taste
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several drops Tobasco sauce
Directions
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To make the salad, toss the tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and corn kernels together in a large salad bowl.
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Add the dressing and toss again. You can make this salad up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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