Charred Corn Panzanella
- 4 ounces whole-grain country-style boule without crusts, cut into 1-inch dice (3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spread the bread out on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Put the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the tomatoes and their juices and the garlic in a large bowl and toss together.
- Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the corn and spread in a single layer.
- Cook until blackened in spots, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chiles and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Add the bread to the bowl and gently stir together; season with salt.
- Stir in the cilantro and serve.
crusts, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, tomatoes, clove garlic, olive oil, fresh corn kernels, serrano chile, onion, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/charred-corn-panzanella-recipe.html (may not work)