Summer Corn Salad

By neysa

Honestly it's hard to get the flavor in this salad just right, but when you do, it is phenomenal. I always have to remember to really follow the recipe instead of just throwing things in a bowl like I usually do.

Ingredients

• 6 ears of corn
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• v. scant 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 3/4 cup / 4 oz / 115g toasted pepitas
• 3/4 cup / 4 oz / 115g toasted sunflower seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

Details

Adapted from 101cookbooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Shuck the corn and use a knife to cut the kernels from the cobs. Place the kernels in a medium bowl with the shallot while you make the dressing.

Combine the lemon juice, salt, and sugar in a small bowl or jar. Gradually add the oil, whisking vigorously until the dressing comes together. Taste, and adjust with more lemon juice, salt or sugar, if needed. This dressing should be on the sweet side, not overly tangy.

Just before serving, add the seeds to the bowl of corn along with 2/3 of the dressing. Toss well, really get everything well coated. If you want more dressing, add more to taste. Crush the oregano between your palms and let it shower down on to the salad. Toss one more time and serve.

Serves 6 or more.