GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND GORGONZOLA ENJOY DAN:

GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND GORGONZOLA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1/4-cup rice vinegar

1/4-cup fresh basil, chopped

1 teaspoon sugar

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoon olive oil

3 ears corn, grilled in the husk, for 15 minutes, kernels removed

1 sweet onion, (Vidalia or Walla Walla) halved and thinly sliced

2 zucchini, diced

4 ounces gorgonzola cheese

1/4-teaspoon EACH cumin, and coriander

6 cherry tomatoes, halved

Fresh basil spring for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine vinegar, basil, sugar and a splash of salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.

2.   Combine the corn kernels, onion, tomato, zucchini, cumin and coriander in a bowl.

3.   Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper.

4.   Top with crumbled gorgonzola cheese.

5.   Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

ENJOY DAN:                                       BON-APPETITE!!