Our first weekend of really warm weather has let us know the heat of summer is definitely on its way. In honor of the weather, I composed a cold grilled meat salad for dinner last night. Needing a third salad for the plate, I came up with this one and wanted to share. It was surprisingly good considering the ingredients were very simple.
Celery Apple Corn Salad
2 Gala apples (or your favorite!) diced
5 ribs of celery, diced
1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted and drained
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (lime is good, too)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Good pinch of dried Tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Just a dash of cayenne pepper
Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together to incorporate the mayonnaise and spices into the diced ingredients. Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If you make it ahead of time, the flavor meld together even better. Goes well with slices of cold, grilled chicken or beef.
