Crunchy Corn-Dill Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Serves: 6 as a side dish
Refreshing, delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
For the salad
- 1 clove shallot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Add to list
- 3 ears of fresh corn kernels scraped from the cobs Add to list
- 3 cucumbers, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch dice Add to list
- 1 red pepper, seeded and diced Add to list
- 1 small handful fresh dill, minced Add to list
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley Add to list
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup buttermilk Add to list
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Add to list
- 3 tablespoons minced Walla Walla or other sweet onion Add to list
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt, stirred Add to list
- 1 clove garlic, minced and mashed with a pinch of salt Add to list
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Add to list
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Add to list
Preparation
Sprinkle the shallot slices with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let sit about 15 minutes to draw out the bitterness. Rinse with water and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large bowl combine the shallot with remaining salad ingredients and toss to combine.
In a smaller bowl whisk the buttermilk, vinegar, onion, yogurt and garlic. Add the oil in a slow stream, whisking, until incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serve the salad slightly chilled, garnished with feta cheese, and drizzled with the dressing.
Source: PCC Sound Consumer, September 2011
Recipe adapted from food52.com
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