Charred Corn Salad with Mint, Parsley and Cilantro
- 4 large ears of corn, shucked
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons torn mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons torn parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons torn cilantro leaves
- Heat a large grill pan.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderately high heat, turning, until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the onion and lime juice and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the syrup, jalapeno and 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Working in a large bowl, cut the kernels off the cobs in sections.
- Add the onion dressing and toss.
- Add the mint, parsley and cilantro and toss again.
- Serve warm.
ears of corn, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, red onion, lime juice, maple syrup, jalapeno, mint, parsley, torn cilantro
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/charred-corn-salad-mint-parsley-and-cilantro (may not work)