We’ve been getting some wonderful corn here and when great corn is no longer a luxury in itself, and only then, can I really think about making it some way other than barely cooked, buttered and salted. In other words, it takes a bit for me to get my fill of it each year…
Corn Tomato & Feta Salad
I must be getting to that point because Mark Bittman’s recipe for Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Feta and Mint caught my eye. I have mint in the garden but I was a bit hesitant – and actually reconsidered the herbs when I went to pick it.
In the end, I used a smidge of mint and added basil, and was glad I did – and if I make it again, I’d leave the mint out, altogether. Even with the freshest sweet corn and home-grown tomatoes, I found this salad needed a little something more…and in went just a touch of vinegar. Sorry, Mark, but the tomatoes on their own just weren’t acidic enough to give this salad any personality…
Corn Tomato & Feta Salad
I guess maybe it’s enough just to say I was inspired by Mark Bittman’s recipe, because I made a few other changes. Out went most of the olive oil, I drained my tomatoes so the salad wouldn’t be too, too watery and I cooked the corn just a smidge. About three minutes in simmering water.
When I read the reviews on the recipe, I cringed a bit when I saw statements like “I had some fresh corn in the fridge…” Guys, that statement is an oxymoron – there’s no such thing as fresh corn from the fridge. Don’t refrigerate your sweet corn! Buy it and use it in a day or two.
And for optimum freshness, don’t open the husk before you buy…just lightly run your thumb along the length of the corn to get a feel for the size of the kernels and then press across the upper portion; those kernels will be slightly smaller but you’ll be able to feel if they have enough give or are skimpy.
Corn Tomato & Feta Salad
Corn, Tomato & Feta Salad
- 2 to 3 ears of corn, lightly cooked in simmering water for about 3 minutes
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into small chunks and drained for several minutes
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut in a chiffonade
- salt & pepper to taste
Cut corn off cob, add to bowl with the rest of ingredients and toss. Serve room temperature or chilled.
from the kitchen of http://www.frugalhausfrau.com
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