Potato, Tomato, Corn and Basil Salad
- 1 lb baby red potato, scrubbed
- 5 medium ears of corn (about 3 pounds)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced thinly (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
- 1 large bunch fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and leaves picked
- 14 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large lemons, juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- about 15 grinds fresh ground pepper
- Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to boil.
- Cook until just fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Fish out the potatoes with a spider or slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
- Shuck the corn and break each ear in half.
- Cook in the same boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but not soft.
- Remove the cooled potatoes to a dish-cloth to drain.
- Immerse corn in the same ice bath until cool.
- Cut each potato into quarters and place in a large bowl.
- Remove corn from water and also let drain.
- Use a chef's knife to cut the kernels off each ear.
- Add kernels to bowl.
- Add grape tomatoes, onion, and whole basil leaves.
- Add olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
baby red potato, corn, grape tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, extravirgin olive oil, lemons, kosher salt, ground pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/potato-tomato-corn-and-basil-salad-468602 (may not work)