Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Recipe created & provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of mixed colored cherry tomatoes – cleaned and halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup Campari Tomatoes – cleaned and quartered
  • 3 ears of fresh Corn – boiled, ice water shocked and and sliced off the cob
  • 1 large Avocado – cubed into large chunks
  • Herbs (optional) – fresh parsley, cilantro or dill – leaves only
  • Chef Leah’s Tahini & Herb Dressing
  • Sea Salt and fresh ground Pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While waiting, prepare the tomatoes, avocado and herbs.
  2. Peel the corn and remove the silks or skin. Once the water is boiling, drop the corn in for about 3-4 minutes. Prepare an ice bath by adding water and ice to a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Once the corn is done, remove and place into the ice bath to cool down. Once cooled, dry off the corn and with a knife, slice large hunks of the corn off the cob. Set aside.
  4. You can use your own favorite vinaigrette, simple lemon juice and EVOO or take it up a notch and use our very own Chef Leah’s delicious Tahini & Herb Dressing!
  5. To serve, keep it simple and just add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Dress with your choice of vinaigrette, sea salt and pepper. Serve as is or alongside Chef Crusco’s Italian Porchetta dish. Enjoy!