Southern Corn
Just saw at the grocery store that Florida corn was in and on sale! Why do I love Florida corn? The truth is because my Mama always told how good it was and it is imprinted on my brain. My taste buds just naturally follow, but I think that it really is good!
Corn is such a versatile vegetable. In the winter, I love it in a corn pudding. In the summer, grilled or roasted is the way to go! You know, I’ll be stocking up!
Today’s Lagniappe: Corn Salad
Another great way to enjoy sweet corn in the summertime.
* 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
* 3 large tomatoes, diced
* 1 large onion, diced
* 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons white vinegar
* salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the corn, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Chill until serving.
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Brenda:
May 18th, 2010 at 12:03 am
I made my first summer corn today. This looks like a yummy recipe too.
Sherry:
May 18th, 2010 at 6:21 am
This sounds absolutely delish! We love sweet corn, and I know my kids would love this!
Thank you for sharing!!
Sherry
Michelle:
May 18th, 2010 at 8:33 am
My hubby made grilled corn-on-the-cob for Mother’s Day. It was yummy!! Along with grilled steak & baked potatoes.
Jenny:
May 18th, 2010 at 9:56 am
This looks delish. I think I will be making this soon! Just made my first corn souffle with fresh Florida corn last night. YUM!
Joni:
May 18th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Christi, this sounds and looks sooo good. What a great way to serve corn during the summer. Joni
Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva:
May 18th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
This recipe looks absolutely delicious. My mother makes a similar recipe that she calls “Corn Salad” but I like the additional ingredients that you have placed in yours. I will definitely add this to my recipe binder as summer meals to make.
Take care,
Shynea
Mimi:
May 19th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
We still have weeks before native corn will be ready…but am saving your corn salad recipe. If it tastes half as good as your photo looks, I will be very happy!