Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Arugula

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Yields: 4 people

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, diced, about ¼ cup
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 ears corn, shaved, about 4 cups of kernels
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
  • ½ pint ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • large handful of arugula

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan and add shallots, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Sauté over medium heat until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add corn and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add water, lower the heat and cover the pan.
  4. Simmer until corn is tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and season with 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool.
  6. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and arugula just before serving and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a splash of vinegar, if needed.