summer salad....?

yes,...i know it's actually fall.

but here in the central valley

it's still HOT!!

i still have some straggler tomatoes, and basil in my garden.
(my basil is actually gone...i used the last of it for this salad)

so, i wanted to share this amazing salad with you!

i got this recipe from my mother in law.

it's nutritious.

flavorful, and pretty!

dressing:

1/2 c. olive oil

6 tbls. balsamic vin.

1 tbls. fine chopped shallots

1 tsp. dijon mustard

1.2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

salad:

5 small red potatoes

2 ear of corn

5 roma tomatoes

1/2 c. feta

chopped basil

dash of balsamic

boil red potatoes until fork tender.

remove, slice and lay flat in 9X13.

put 2 ears of corn in the same water you used for the potatoes.

boil 5 min.

cut corn off of stalk.

lay on top of of potatoes.

slice 5 roma tomatoes sprinkle with sea salt.

lay on a paper towel to absorb the juices.

lay on top of corn.

pour dressing on top.

sprinkle with feta, sliced basil, and a dash of balsamic.

serve chilled.

ENJOY!

moddy