Corn and rice salad in corn husk
August 31, 2011 • Category: Salads
Obviously, this salad can be presented in a bowl; in Texas, corn husks are sold everywhere (for folks to make tamales with) and I wanted to use them for fun. You could easily use the fresh husks from the corn after pulling it out.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of water or broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Olive oil as needed
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 pepper, diced
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 cup of soft cheese like feta
- 1/4 cup of chopped herbs like dill or parsley or basil
- 1 tablespoon of red pepper paste
- 1/2 cup of green olives
METHOD:
- Cook the rice by boiling the broth and throwing the rice in it; cool. Chop the onion and the herbs.
- Wet the corn and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes for each ear. Cool and peel.
- Place the rice, chopped onion, herb, diced pepper, pepper paste, corn and olives in a bowl; mix gently to combine.
- Mix 1/4 cup of rice vinegar and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add to the salad and combine. Serve the salad at room temperature.
Comments
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Claudia says:
I have been making a lot of corn salads this month – but never thought to put them in a husk – what a grand, special idea. I love how rustic it looks and it is just plain fun during corn season.
On August 31, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Sarah Galvin (All Our Fingers in the Pie) says:
I love this recipe. Great for those who are not familiar with tamales and a nice presentation.
On August 31, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Jeannie says:
I always discard the husks when I do buy corns, which is seldom I don’t know why…love corn but basically have not explored the possibilities of using corns in bakes or cooking except just boil and eat them with salt and butter!:P You’ve cooked this salad very beautifully!:)
On August 31, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Rosa says:
I love the presentation! That salad must be delicious.
Cheers,
Rosa
On August 31, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Diane says:
I love corn so this would be a favourite with me. Love the way you have served it up. Diane
On September 1, 2011 at 1:07 am
meriem says:
Quelle excellente présentation…et bravo pour toutes les autres recettes aussi…ton blog est une vraie merveille qui me ravit à chaque fois. Passe une très belle journée Joumana.
On September 1, 2011 at 1:35 am
PJ says:
What a beautiful presentation. Looks extra nice when served like this!
On September 1, 2011 at 3:03 am
Rachana says:
This dish has all my favourite ingredients. Yumm!!!!
On September 1, 2011 at 3:52 am
Priyanka says:
This is a lovely idea….added to my must try list 🙂
On September 1, 2011 at 4:32 am
Joanne says:
You want to know what’s crazy? I just stuffed some peppers with a super similar filling! great minds cook alike!
On September 1, 2011 at 4:55 am
Steve @ HPD says:
too cool!!
On September 1, 2011 at 9:39 am
domi says:
Un emballage plein de charme pour cette salade gourmande…
On September 1, 2011 at 10:23 am
T and Tea Cake says:
What a great idea for presenting food! I gives the whole dish a gorgeous late summer BBQ kind of touch. So decorative. The salad itself sounds nice and refreshing, too.
Cheers,
Tobias
On September 1, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Amanda says:
What a great presentation idea. Sadly we don’t see them in the stores here in Australia, but I guess we could just save our own.
On September 1, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Nuts about food says:
I can barely find corn on the cob here, forget the husks…
On September 6, 2011 at 3:51 am
weirdcombos says:
I think using husks, leaves, skins, nut shells, tree barks and other natural things as vessels for food is incredible. Its beautiful and elegant!
I look at this dish and think of paella, succotash…
Heguiberto
On September 11, 2011 at 7:06 pm