I know that fall and winter holidays are touted as the ideal time for cooking and entertaining, but the pressure and the presents, not to mention the dark, cold days, make the prospect daunting, the tasks overwhelming.
But give me some sunshine, flip-flops and a grill, and I’m ready for a great time, anytime, with little to no planning (and similarly, little to no housekeeping—I just herd everyone and everything outside). With the long, lazy, hot days of August, I can think of few things better than impromptu gatherings of friends, coupled with simple cooking, to celebrate the season.
It is truly the hottest point of the summer here in Texas, so it is as good a time as any to let the gorgeous produce of the season do most of the work when it comes to meals. For example, this vibrant corn salad, inspired by the street corn in neighboring Mexico. We have some friends coming over for an easy grilling get-together, and this dish is a perfect accompaniment.
A friend brought some corn from her farm that was so sweet and fresh, I decided it would be criminal to cook it. So I simply husked it and cut it off the cob before adding to my salad bowl.
The remaining ingredients are likewise raw, hence the entire recipe comes together in about 15 minutes. Lime juice and salt are key to bringing all of the flavors together, so don’t skimp on either. And while this salad is great as soon as you make it, it is exponentially better if you give it a short rest in the refrigerator, which allows all of the flavors to marry in harmony.
In a medium bowl, soak the onions in cold water for at least 30 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl, combine the onions, corn, and tomatoes. In a small covered jar, vigorously shake the oil, lime zest, nutritional yeast, jalapeno, cumin, coriander and salt until blended; pour over vegetables in bowl. Toss to combine.
Loosely cover and refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss in the cilantro just ebfore serving.
I’m Camilla, food writer, author, runner, and spin instructor. PowerHungry® is where I share my easy, minimalist, plant-based recipes, designed for living a healthy, delicious, empowered life.
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Camilla
Thursday 19th of August 2010
Thanks Jenny! It really is easy, and so delicious!
Jenny
Wednesday 18th of August 2010
HI Camilla,This dish looks terrific. I usually just boil corn and serve with lots of butter! Thanks for posting about it, I am motivated to make it!
Joe Rizzo
Sunday 15th of August 2010
Hey Camilla, Looks great, the pictures are so awesome. I love fresh corn so much!
Elia
Thursday 12th of August 2010
I can't wait to get some fresh corn from the farmers market to make this! Looks perfect.
Camilla
Tuesday 19th of August 2008
Hi Joe, Elia and Leah!,
So glad the salad appeals--this is so easy to do for company.
Cheers,
Camilla :)