Ingredients

  • 4 cobs of corn
  • 1/4 cup orange blossom honey
  • 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • 3 tablespoons orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • Handful chopped fresh basil
  • Handful chopped fresh mint
  • 1 package rocket (arugula), washed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and par boil the corn.
  • Remove the corn from the water and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  • Grill the corn until lightly charred and the kernels are tender.
  • Let cool slightly, and then slice the kernels off the cobs.
  • In a saucepan, combine the honey, vinegar, orange blossom water, orange zest and orange juice and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss the corn with the dressing and the fresh herbs.
  • To serve: On each plate compose a small stack of rocket and drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
  • Top with 2 tablespoons of corn mixture.
  • This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
  • The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.