How to make a herbed summer corn salad

summery corn salad. lots of herbs and other summery deliciousness

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STEPS
INGREDIENTS

shuck your corn and bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove

shuck your corn and bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove

boil the corn for 5 minutes then remove and let cool.

boil the corn for 5 minutes then remove and let cool.

quarter your tomatoes. I like to use ones that are all different colors because it looks pretty in the finished product.

quarter your tomatoes. I like to use ones that are all different colors because it looks pretty in the finished product.

chop your herbs and onion. here I used (from left to right) fresh mint leaves, rosemary, and oregano.  you can use almost any herbs you have. (italian parsley, basil, sage would all be delicious too)

chop your herbs and onion. here I used (from left to right) fresh mint leaves, rosemary, and oregano. you can use almost any herbs you have. (italian parsley, basil, sage would all be delicious too)

after your corn has cooled. put a small bowl upside down into a larger bowl to catch the kernels that you will be cutting off.

after your corn has cooled. put a small bowl upside down into a larger bowl to catch the kernels that you will be cutting off.

cut down the side of the cob to get all of the juicy kernels into your bowl.

cut down the side of the cob to get all of the juicy kernels into your bowl.

get the olive oil, salt and pepper, avocado and the rest of your ingredients together

get the olive oil, salt and pepper, avocado and the rest of your ingredients together

get out that delicious goat cheese, set it aside  and put the rest of your ingredients into the large bowl with the corn (you know the tomatoes,  oil, s&p, herbs, and onion)

get out that delicious goat cheese, set it aside and put the rest of your ingredients into the large bowl with the corn (you know the tomatoes, oil, s&p, herbs, and onion)

cut your avocado into a small dice

cut your avocado into a small dice

mix in your avocado gently so as not to squish it.

mix in your avocado gently so as not to squish it.

crumble your goat cheese on top and eat that!

crumble your goat cheese on top and eat that!

do it!

  • 6.0 ears of corn (shucked)
  • 1.0 basket of cherry tomatoes
  • 1.0 hand full of herbs of choice
  • 1.0Tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1.0 avocado
  • 0.0 medium onion
  • 2.0oz goat cheese