Raw Corn Summer Salad
Yesterday was the annual trails party. It is always celebrated as a potluck. Everyone that attends brings some sort of salad, appetizer or dessert to go along with the grilled hamburger, hotdog and veggie burgers the trail group provides. Now the one thing I have learned is that in this town people really know how to bring a great dish when attending. The food is amazing and the salads rival closely to a Whole Foods Market showcase, you know the one that has every type of grain and fresh veggie salad thought of available.
So comes another year that I rack my brain and go through magazines and the internet looking for something different to bring, I come up with many options. But still not exactly what I was looking for. Oh my goodness, why can't I make up my mind. The morning of the party comes and we go to the farmers market in town. I scour the farmers and vendors and there in the bin was the answer.......first of the year fresh corn. On the spot I decide upon a simple salad I saw on my internet search from Heidi Swanson's "101 Cookbooks", blog, raw corn, a dressing of lemon juice and brown sugar and some herbs. Voi·là! This was the answer.
Ingredients:
6 ears corn (shucked, silken strings removed)
1 small shallot (minced)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium sized lemons)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano (minced)
To prepare:
Whisk lemon juice and brown sugar together. Taste, if needed add a little salt, if too tangy add a little more sugar.
Cut kernels off corn with a sharp knife. I used a large shallow bowl, held corn right side up and cut downward.
Right before serving add dressing, stir then add oregano. Taste, if salt is needed add now. Enjoy! It's that easy. This is a wonderful summer salad, love the corn raw here, the lemon juice slightly softens it.
*Fresh oregano is very strong so add a little at a time. Original recipe calls for 1 teaspoon, that was a little too strong for me. Next time I will try this with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Recipe has been adapted from 101 Cookbooks website, follow link for the original recipe.
Hi Cheri, fresh yummy corn and this recipe is so different. Thanks for sharing your version. I am with you, a little oregano goes a long way. Happy Monday.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, yes oregano can be so strong. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteIs there anything better than corn in the summer? My parents have a big sweet corn field behind their house and my dad is always snagging raw ears of corn and eating them right then and there -- I bet he'd love this dish!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, oh your parents are so lucky, love fresh corn!
DeleteWow, it never occurred to me to eat it raw, Cheri. Love this recipe with it's few ingredients and fresh flavour. You come up with the most unique dishes - thanks for another great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn, your so sweet!
DeleteI love corn anyway I can get it! I'll bet this was a huge hit!
ReplyDeleteHi Abbe, I do to, especially this time of year.
DeleteLooks so yummy, I know it was a winner.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris!!
DeleteWonderful summer sweet corn does not need to be cooked! What a wonderful salad!
ReplyDeleteHI Liz, you are so right, it is perfect raw.
DeleteThis sounds so fresh, crisp and tasty. I know they all loved it - because I would! What fun you are having this summer.
ReplyDeleteHi Tricia, all these potlucks are not good for the waist-line thats for sure
DeleteThe party sounds like an amazing event! :) I love corn in all forms, so this looks so delicious to me! Love how simple the recipe is ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Von, it is really easy to put together.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Texwis!
DeleteIt is winter here but I think this is a great salad for our dinner tonight. I love corn in any shape or form. Thanks for the recipe Cheri :)
ReplyDeleteHi Tandy, oh thats right, it must be pretty cold right about now. Thanks!
DeleteThat's one of my go-to favorite blogs too :) And I bet you were pretty popular at that potluck. This looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Francesca!
DeleteSounds like an inspriation came just in the nick of time, Cheri. I love potlucks for just this reason, you just never know what deliciousness someone might come up with. This salad sounds oh so good. Sweet Corn is just beginning to hit the roadside stands in my neck of the woods and I plan on taking full advantage! Thank you so much for sharing, Cheri...I'm sure this Raw Corn Salad satisfied many hugry bellies!
ReplyDeleteHi Louise, love roadside stands, especially this time of year.
DeleteI didn't even know corn can be eaten raw. This looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, this time of year fresh corn is so sweet, it's great raw, plus the lemon juice softens it just a touch.
DeleteThis would be perfect when our own Wisconsin corn hits the markets. Fresh corn can be so sweet and delicious.
ReplyDeleteHI Susan, I know this is my favorite time of year. Thanks!
DeleteI love corn in any form. This summer salad sounds awesome for a potluck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, so do I.
DeleteLove the simplicity of this dish!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leah, no turning on the oven with this one.
DeleteSounds like a great party/pot luck. When I made corn cakes recently, I was thinking about how I forgot that fresh corn can be eaten raw. This sounds easy and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHi Monica, bet your corn cakes were delicious!
DeleteSounds like such a great way to put that fresh summer corn to use! Trying it out soon!!
ReplyDeleteSummer corn is just the best, best, best!
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, you are so right!
DeletePerfect for a picnic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bam!
DeleteI love summertime sweet corn! This salad looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, this is a great corn for summer, thats for sure
DeleteI like eating raw sweet corn–never had a recipe to use it in though–this sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy!
DeleteI've never heard of raw corn in a dish before! I'm guessing that the acid in the lemon sort of slightly cooks it? Really interesting, Cheri! Glad you managed to think of something great to take to the event. I always find that a bit scary - I worry that my dish won't be good and no one will like it! I bet this went down really well, though!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, yes the lemon really softens it. And yes whew, I came up with something at the last moment.
DeleteI love the simplicity of this salad! Sounds truly delicious Cheri! Also, how great that everyone gets together-love the way you compared it to a Whole Foods salad display, love those :)
ReplyDeleteHi Phi, appreciate the comment.
DeleteWow, what a wonderful idea! Simple and tasty, not to mention fairly easy. My kind of dish! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks John!
Deletethis is so perfect for summer.. i have heaps of sweet corn to be used so i definitely will be taking some inspiration from this post. thanks.
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DeleteHi Cheri , love corn and this is another way to fix it , thanks for stopping by my blog , and thanks for sharing this delicious dish ;- D
ReplyDeleteThanks Nee, appreciate you stopping by.
DeleteI always love Heidi's recipes - simple and yet SO GOOD. This is definitely a great potluck dish!
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, she is the master for sure. Thanks!
DeleteI'm a lover of corn salads! I bet this was a big hit with the fresh corn! Simple but stunning. The kind of thing you could just keep on eating.
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual combo of brown sugar and lemon! I can't wait to try this salad, Cheri! ~ David
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! I love fresh corn, but I don't think I ever tried it raw.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, simple recipe. These are the best for summer, I think, where fresh summer produce is at it's peak for flavor. This time of year, I don't cook my corn or zucchini - I like to do just what you did here. Definitely making this one - I love the addition of the brown sugar and lemon. I've not done that and it sounds so, so good!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful way to use summer corn. Yum!
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