Fresh Corn Salad

No picture of this yet, since I'm making it on Sunday, but I'm getting the recipe to you so YOU can make it this weekend and tell me if you like it. I find it refreshing and delicious. I think I made this one up from an adaptation of another corn salad. But I could be wrong. If I'm not giving you credit for the recipe you gave me, feel free to shame me into giving you the glory. Bon appetit!

Fresh Corn Salad

5-6 ears of fresh sweet corn, par boiled (that means cooked half way until just tender) and cut off the cobs
1 medium tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced (don't add until just before you serve!)
2/3 C diced jicama
1/4 C finely chopped cilantro
1/2 C finely chopped red onion

Combine all ingredients in bowl (except avocado) and toss lightly. Then add a bit of dressing and toss again. Chill in refrigerator for an hour or two. Check to see if more dressing is needed, add avocado, toss, and serve. Add a sprig of cilantro for a nice touch.

Lime dressing

1/2 C salad oil
1/4 C white wine or other light vinegar
2 T sugar (to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
zest of one lime

Whisk briskly until all elements combine. Adjust acid/sugar as needed to fit your desired taste -- tangy or sweeter.

Amy

PS -- In case you're wondering, Hayden is surviving his Wii-free week just fine. We are all doing better than Monday, but I'm still a bit grumpy. What's with that?? Thanks for all your comments.