fresh corn & arugula salad

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Basil Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salad

  • 2 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
  • 4 plum tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended.

  2. Brush corn with oil; grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes or until corn is crisp-tender and browned, turning occasionally. When cool enough to handle, cut corn off cobs and place in a large bowl.

  3. Add arugula, tomatoes and pecans to corn. Drizzle with half of the vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with cheese; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for later use.
 

Recipe Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fresh-corn-arugula-salad/

Prep Your Grill:

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