Charred Corn and Tomato Salad
- 4 fresh ears of corn
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 4 tablespoons chopped red onions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander or parsley
- Preheat broiler or charcoal grill.
- Grill the corn until it starts to char, turning the ears so they cook evenly.
- Be sure the corn does not burn.
- Allow to cool, and with a knife remove the kernels from the cob.
- Reserve in a bowl.
- To make the vinaigrette, place mustard, garlic, cumin, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
- Blend well with a wire whisk.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, corn and the coriander or parsley.
- Pour the vinaigrette over all, and toss well.
- Check for seasoning and serve.
corn, mustard, garlic, ground cumin, olive oil, cider vinegar, salt, tomatoes, red onions, coriander
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11035 (may not work)