Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

Description: 3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served cold or room temperature. Great for picnics.

Ingredients:

• 2 large fresh tomatoes (I like creole and beefsteak) or 2 lbs cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, blanched and drained
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• balsamic vinegar
• extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

1. Wash tomatoes and remove leaves, cut into bite sized pieces or slices Tear basil leaves into small pieces Combine basil, tomato and corn in a bowl Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and good olive oil, to taste.
2. Stir.
3. Let chill for 1 hour for flavor mix, or serve immediately for freshest presentation.
4. Stir before serving.