CORN, CHERRY TOMATO & ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Make and share this Corn, Cherry Tomato & Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lb asparagus (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
2 cups corn kernels (shucked 2-4 cobs depending on size)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (whole or cut in half depending on size)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons of fresh mint (chopped)

Steps:

  • Place lemon juice in a medium bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  • Prepare an ice bath.
  • In a large pot of boiling water add 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Add corn and asparagus and blanch till tender crisp.
  • Strain into colander and place into ice bath until completely cool.
  • Strain and let sit to completely drain all the water.
  • Place in a large bowl with the tomatoes, reserved dressing and the mint.
  • salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 305.1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.8

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