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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

TASTE
Grilled corn salad brings sweet heat


By Stephanie Witt Sedgwick
Washington Post

In this dish, the flavor of grilled corn pairs with fresh peppers and peaches. A little honey, vinegar and olive oil marry the heat and sweetness.

This salad is best served within 24 hours.

GRILLED CORN, PEACH AND POBLANO SALAD

  • 4 ears grilled corn, husks removed, grilled kernels cut from the ears (about 3 cups)

  • 1 large or 2 small poblano chili peppers, grilled, skinned, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cups)

  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and cut into kernel-size pieces (1 1/2 cups)

  • 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 10 to 20 stems chives, chopped (2 tablespoons)

  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

    Combine the corn, poblanos, peaches, honey, cider vinegar, oil, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    To grill the corn, discard the husks and silk. Rinse and wrap each damp ear of corn in aluminum foil. Cook for 20 to 35 minutes on a hot covered grill, turning the ears every 7 to 8 minutes, until the kernels are tender and start to brown. (The time depends on the heat of the grill and the size and age of the corn.)

    Grill the poblano directly over the flame on the grill, turning to char all sides. Remove from the grill and cover with plastic wrap or place inside a food-safe plastic bag for 10 minutes. Peel away the charred skin, core and seed.

    To remove the skin from the peaches, place each piece of fruit in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds to loosen the skin. Peel when cool enough to handle.

    Makes 6 (3/4-cup) servings.

  • Per serving: 106 calories, 3 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 9 g sugar