Tom Douglas's Blueberry Corn Relish

Submitted by Gay Gilmore

"Delicious with grilled salmon or chicken."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (right off the cob)
• 1 cup blueberries
• 4 teaspoons champagne vinegar or 4 teaspoons other mild vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 bunch basil leaves

directions

1. Blanch the corn in boiling salted water for 2 minutes and then plunge into ice water bath.
2. Drain and put in a bowl.
3. Add blueberries, vinegar, olive oil, and mix gently.
4. Season to taste.
5. Just before serving cut the basil in a chiffonade (thin strips) and stir.

Reviews

[Jan Marie]

I made this to serve with fresh baked halibut tonight. I baked the corn first, coating the cobs with butter, italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. The flavor combination of this salad is fantastic. Especially this time of year when here in Seattle Pikes Market is bursting with blueberries the size of a dime and fresh corn is 6 ears for $1. I will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing Gay.

 

[Bergy]

I made this without the basil in the AM and let it sit in the fridge all day.,the basil does the trick - just great I also added 2 tbsp of fresh, chopped spearmint excellent addition. I served this as a side dish with Spicey BBQ Prawns, BBQ potatoes ,stir fry Kholrabi and BBQ Onions with mustard sauce -- Great combination of flavors Thanks Gay for a winner

 

[LuckyDog]

WOW - I was looking for something to do with leftover corn on the cob & this recipe fits the bill. What an unusual set of ingredients! I can't say enough about how good this is. I didn't have champagne vinegar, so I used cider instead. I made it a couple of hours ahead (keeping out the basil), which I think enhanced the flavors. Served over pan seared dover sole fillets - FANTASTIC!

 

[Caits Mom]

Absolutely love this. I looked for recipes with blueberries because they are good for a variety of things like stroke prevention. I made a big bowl of this and enjoyed it day after day...

 

[sugarpea]

This is one seasonal recipe that shouldn't be missed while it can be made with fresh ingredients. Amazing served over grilled halibut tonight. Made with yellow corn this is very attractive and I suggest white corn if served with salmon. Every ingredient seems to be important. Great recipe.