Fresh Corn Salad

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Salad:

• 4 ears fresh corn
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (cut to same size as the clusters of corn kernels)
• 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded, not peeled if unwaxed, then diced to same size of onions
• 1/2 cup red or orange sweet pepper, diced to same size as onions
• 1/2 cup cherry or pear tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 3 Tbsp parsley, finely torn
• 2-4 Tbsp basil leaves
• 1 Tbsp fresh jalapeno, seeds and veins removed, very finely diced*
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
• 1 - 2 cups small arugula leaves

 For dressing: in glass bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and black pepper until sugar is dissolved. Let dressing stand while preparing salad.

For salad: cut corn kernels from cobs. In a large bowl toss corn and remaining ingredients except sea salt and arugula leaves.

To serve, transfer salad to large serving bowl. Add the dressing; gently thread in arugula leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper and basil to taste. Serve immediately. (Cucumbers and tomatoes will begin to break down.)

Makes 8 servings