Charred Corn Salad with Mint, Parsley and Cilantro
serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, shucked
- olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, thin slice
- 2 1/2 T lime juice
- 1 t maple syrup
- 1 ea jalapeno, seeded and thin slice
- 3 T mint leaves, torn
- 3 T parsley leaves, torn
- 3 T cilantro leaves, torn
- cherry tomatoes
- blue cheese
Instructions
- Coat the corn with olive oil, salt and pepper, then roast, cool and remove the kernels from the cobs.
- Combine the onion and lime juice, then let set for 10 minutes. Stir in the syrup, jalapeno, and 2 T of oil. Season to taste.
- Mix the dressing with the corn, then toss with the mint, parsley and cilantro.
- Plate, garnish with the tomatoes and blue cheese, and serve.
Source: Food and Wine, Sept 2012