Easy Summer Corn And Pepper Salad Recipe Video

This corn salad recipe is a perfect complement to just about any meat you pull off the grill, and can be dressed in countless ways. This salad would be amazing with freshly shaved corn right off the stalk in August.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Servings4Cuisine
DishSpeciality
Main Ingredient, ,

Ingredients

 Frozen sweet corn1 Pound (Null)
 Red peppers1 Cup (16 tbs) (Null)
 Basil leaves6 (Null)
 Cayenne To Taste (Null)
 Salt To Taste (Null)
 Black pepper To Taste (Null)
 Mayonnaise1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Null)
 Red wine vinegar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Null)
 Olive oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Null)
 Garlic1 (Null)
 Dried italian herbs1⁄4 Teaspoon (Null)
 Sugar1⁄2 Teaspoon (Null)
 Freshly ground black pepper1⁄2 Teaspoon (Null)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon (Null)
 Water2 Teaspoon (Null)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 449 Calories from Fat 323

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 36 g55.7%

Saturated Fat 4 g20%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 19.6 mg6.5%

Sodium 514.9 mg21.5%

Total Carbohydrates 31 g10.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 4 g8.6%

Vitamin A 32.6% Vitamin C 94.5%

Calcium 1.7% Iron 7.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) To make the dressing, mix together the mayo, garlic, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil and dried Italian herbs. Add some sugar and a splash of water and whisk well in a large mixing bowl.
2) Let the dressing sit overnight for best results.
3) To make the salad, put the corn in a saute pan and toast it on medium heat. Turn the heat off and set the corn aside.
4) In a mixing bowl, mix together the bell pepper, corn, salt and pepper. Toss well together.
5) Add just enough dressing to coat the ingredients. Toss and set the mixture aside.
6) Slice the basil and add it to the salad with a dash of salt.

SERVING
7) Serve the salad at room temperate or even chilled. Makes a good appetizer.

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Editors Review

Summer is the time for barbecues in the backyard. This very simple, fresh and organic sweet corn and pepper salad, dressed with a light creamy dressing is a perfect complement to just about any meat you take off the barbecue. Its colors and flavors definitely symbolize "Summer".
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