Corn and Blueberry Salad

Originally published on August 24, 2015

After visiting one of the local farmer’s trucks that hang around our town, blueberries and corn looked so beautiful sitting together in my fridge, I wondered if they’d taste just as nicely together. Turns out, I’m not the first one to be struck by the thought of combining blueberries and corn in a salad, but others seem to muck it up by adding way too many things. Cucumbers, red onion, and honey-lime dressing are just a few of the ideas I’ve heard of since, but I kept mine a little simpler. And even with the suggestions I received, I think I’d make it this exact same way the next time around.

Ingredients:

1 cup blueberries, washed and picked over to remove stems
1 cup fresh corn kernels, cut off the cob in chunky pieces
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Salt
Pepper

Directions:

1.) Place everything (including a pinch of salt and pepper) into a bowl. Mix together to combine all ingredients. Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

2.) Serve and enjoy!