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Blistered Corn and Scallion Salad

4.8

(6)

Blue bowl of corn salad on a red tablecloth.
Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by JoJo Li

With a straightforward ingredient list, this summertime corn salad is easy enough to throw together in a jiff and features not one but two acids for extra brightness. Blistering the corn and scallions on a grill yields a smoky flavor that adds plenty of depth. If grilling feels like an effort, you can easily char both the kernels and scallion slices in a dry cast-iron pan (just be sure to get some good color!). Licorice-y Thai basil pairs really well with the punchy sherry vinegar, but if you can’t get your hands on it, regular basil will absolutely do the trick.

What you’ll need