Ingredients

  • 2 or 3 ears fresh corn
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup grape and/or pear tomatoes (red,yellow and /or green ) quartered
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method

  • Add corn with husks and silks intact in a large bowl.
  • Add cold water to cover.
  • Soak for at least an hour.
  • In a screw top or mason jar combine 3 Tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, mustard, chives and garlic.
  • Cover, shake well and set aside.
  • Brush the romaine with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; set aside.
  • For a charcoal grill, grill corn on the rack of an uncovered grilldirectly over medium coals for 25 to 30 minutes or until kernels are tender, turning once and rearranging ears occasionally.
  • Grill romaine, cut sides down, directly over medium coals for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted.
  • (For a gas grill, preheat grill.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Place corn on grill rack over heat.
  • Cover and grill as above; remove corn.
  • Place romaine on grill rack over heat.
  • Cover and grill as above.)
  • Place a romaine heart half on each of 4 salad plates.
  • Remove corn husks and silks from ears.
  • Cut kernels from cobs.
  • In a medium bowl combine corn kernels and tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with some of the vinaigrette; toss to coat.
  • Drizzle romaine with the remaining vinaigrette.
  • Spoon the corn and tomato mixture over romaine halves.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with cheese.