What could be more perfect than a summer salad with fresh-picked corn?
The fresh corn salad is a great accompaniment to any summer dish. For more great Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out my Diet Recipe Index. Also check out my Nutritional Chart for fat grams, carbohydrate grams, and calories for all your favorite foods. Click here to find out about Corn Hints, Tips, and Information, and here for more of Linda’s great Corn Recipes and Tomato Recipes. Fresh Corn Salad 5 ears of sweet corn, husked and silk removed 1/2 cup small-diced red onion 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt or sea salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Chile pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves (directions follow)** ** To make chiffonade: Stack basil leaves, then cut across the stack to make small “ribbons.” Scrape the corn kernels from the ears of corn by using a sharp kitchen knife and a large cutting board. Cut off the stem end to give a flat ba
