Easy Corn and Asparagus Salad Recipe

Easy Corn and Asparagus Salad Recipe

With the summer time right around the corner, I have been busy making fresher and healthier meals for my family. Do you believe it was only really this year that I have started to enjoy and appreciate asparagus? I love the flavor of it baked, blanched, and grilled, and have been trying out this healthy veggie in an abundance of dishes.

Since my herb garden has been my go to inspiration for meals lately, I decided to make a cold salad featuring asparagus, freshly shucked corn, basil, and a little cilantro. This easy corn and asparagus salad was perfectly sweet and a savory and will be a regular dish in my home each week. surprisingly, I found it to be pretty filling too! You could eat it as a side or by itself on a hot day! There is just a little stove prep, but nothing that will heat up the house!!

Easy Corn and Asparagus Salad Recipe

• 2 ears of corn
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1/4 honey
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup of basil chopped
• a few sprigs of cilantro
• salt, pepper to taste

Directions: 

• Set a pot of hot water on the stove, and bring it to a boil.
• Blanch your corn for 3 minutes; remove and allow to cool
• Blanch your asparagus for 3-4 minutes as well; remove and allow to cool
• Shuck your corn once cooled into a large glass bowl
• Chop asparagus into 1 inch pieces, and add it to the corn
• Sliced your fresh herbs
• In a separate bowl, whisk your oil, vinegar, honey, and spices.
• Chill your corn and asparagus salad for at least an hour.

I have found that the longer you allow this salad to chill, it will marinate and absorb all the good flavors inside. My kids even love this salad which is a plus. Using garden fresh herbs really helps to bring out the bold flavors.