The weather in NY has finally found its feet, and for the past few days it has been beautiful. Great news for those that like to grill. But don’t forget your salads folks, make sure they are as tasty as your meat and fish dishes. Just like today’s recipe, buttered corn salad. This is a medley of corn, lettuce and tomatoes brought together with scallion, mint, lemon juice, butter and olive oil. It’s so tasty

 

Buttered Corn Salad by Diverse Dinners

 

Buttered corn salad is the ideal partner for grilled dishes. It’s full of flavor, with crunchy textures and great eye appeal. Just place a mound of this salad next to some meat or fish and, in an instant, you will have a beautiful meal to serve your friends and family.

Sautéing the corn in butter is essential to this dish which means you can use frozen, canned or fresh corn kernels cut from the cob, whatever you have available is fine. I used fresh corn as I love that subtle milky taste you can only get from fresh corn.

 

Buttered Corn Salad by Diverse Dinners

 

Buttered corn salad should be served slightly warm, which means that I do not create this salad until its ready to be eaten. I prepare everything in advance. Before sautéing the corn, I assemble the other salad ingredients and then finish off when everyone is ready to eat. The buttered corn clashes with the lime juice and mint, to remind you that your tastebuds are still alive, while the balance of the ingredients provide that variety needed in a salad. 

I love this salad, the first mouthful confirms what you’re eyes were telling you, that this is a great salad. 

Father’s Day is coming up, why not give this one a try.

 

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Buttered Corn Salad

Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • Half an iceberg lettuce sliced thin
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp scallions sliced - green part only
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Mint leaves to garnish

Equipment & Utensils

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large sauté pan
  • Large serving bowl

Instructions

  • Place lettuce, tomatoes, scallions and mint in large bowl and toss until combined.
  • Heat butter in large sauté pan then add corn kernels.
  • Sauté for 2 minutes then remove from heat and add to salad ingredients in bowl.
  • Whisk together lemon juice and oil and add to the sala.
  • Toss salad until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a few mint leaves.