Janets Corn Salad Recipes

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• For the corn: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked and browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Add the tomatoes, onions, pepper and jalapeno to a bowl. Pour over the olive oil and lime juice, sprinkle with a pinch salt and pepper and toss.
• Cut the corn off the cobs, leaving some in shards, then toss gently with the salad, keeping the shards intact. Sprinkle over the cilantro leaves and gently mix in.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, cumin, and thyme together in a small bowl until well combined. Add dressing to the corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

JANET'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash potatoes, cut in half and boil with skins on.
• When cooled, remove skins and cube.
• Add onion, and diced celery.
• Set aside.
• Mix salad dressing, mustard, pickles/relish, spices, salt and pepper, and a tbsp or so of pickle juice.
• Mix well, thin out with milk, using your own judgment as to consistancy.
• Pour over cubed potatoes and mix well.
• Gently stir in sliced eggs, reserving 5-6 slices for garnish.
• Pour into serving bowl, place remaining eggs on top, put one olive slice on top of each egg slice, sprinkle with paprika and parsley flakes.

SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
• Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
• Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
• In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.

CANNED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

JANET'S APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
• Refrigerate before serving.
• Options: You can add raisins, diced celery, craisins or cranberries to the salad.

CAJUN CORN SALAD WITH A CAJUN DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss all the salad ingredients together in serving bowl; set aside.
• Prepare dressing.
• In a 2 qt bowl whisk all the ingredients except the olive oil until combined.
• Add the oil in a slow steady stream whisking slightly until thickened.
• Pour the dressing over salad and use a fork to coat.
• Refrigerate and let set overnight or up to 3 days.

SUMMER ANYTIME CRISP CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn, green and red bell peppers, onion, and tomato, and lightly toss. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.