Composed California Corn Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

COMPOSED CALIFORNIA CORN SALAD

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Ears corn (or more)
1 Small red bell pepper *
1 Small green bell pepper*
2 Small yellow squash,sliced
2 Sm zucchini, sliced diag.
2 Small Japanese eggplants*
4 Basil leaves -- chopped
1 Bunch arugula **
1 Bunch red leaf lettuce ***
1/2 c Rice wine vinegar
1/2 c Walnut or olive oil
Salt, pepper

Note: In lieu of parboiling, the vegetables can be sauteed in olive oil
until tender-crisp, if desired.
*Note: Bell peppers and eggplant should be cut in strips. (Eggplant is
optional.)
**Bibb lettuce may be used instead of arugula.
***Red leaf lettuce should be sliced.
Cut corn kernels from cobs into bowl. Set aside. Bring 2 quarts salted
water to rolling boil. Drop pepper strips into boiling water. Parboil 1
minute or until color heightens. Remove peppers with slotted spoon and
drain. Refresh in bowl of cold water. Set aside. Add yellow squash,
zucchini and eggplants to boiling water. Parboil 2 minutes. Remove with
slotted spoon and drain. Set aside. Toss basil with arugula and red leaf
lettuce. Arrange greens on large, shallow platter or tray. In large bowl
stir to combine vinegar, walnut oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add corn
kernels to dressing, toss and drain, reserving dressing. Arrange kernels
in spoke pattern to resemble sun rays over greens, mounding some in
center. Separately add peppers, squash, zucchini and eggplant to dressing,
tossing lightly. Arrange red, green and yellow vegetables in sections
between corn kernel spokes. Pour any remaining dressing over salad.
Makes 6 to 8 servings



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