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Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad with Fresh Cilantro

By Anna Pump

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Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad with Fresh CilantroLisa Hubbard

Fresh corn from a farmers' market or a grower's farmstand will taste the sweetest.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

10 ears fresh corn, husked
2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Cook corn in large pot with boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool to room temperature. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.)

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