Raw Corn, Arugula, and Pecorino Salad
- 2 cups absolutely fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
- 3 cups packed arugula, trimmed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- About 1/2 cup Whole Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 ounce wedge pecorino cheese
- Combine the corn kernels, arugula, and oregano in a bowl.
- Add the Whole Citrus Vinaigrette, toss, and season with salt and pepper.
- With a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese onto the salad.
- Toss lightly.
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges, seeded
- 1/2 navel orange or 1 small seedless orange, cubed
- 1 shallot, quartered
- 1 teaspoon gray salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups pure olive oil
- In a blender, place the lemons and orange cubes.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the shallot.
- Pulse and then blend until as smooth as possible.
- Strain through a sieve, using a spoon to push through.
- Discard the pulp.
- Season the strained juice with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the strained juice while adding olive oil in a thin, steady stream.
- The vinaigrette will be thick like a mayonnaise.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- If the vinaigrette separates, return it to the blender and blend until smooth again.
- Yield: about 3 cups
corn kernels, arugula, oregano, vinaigrette, salt, pecorino cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/raw-corn-arugula-and-pecorino-salad-recipe.html (may not work)