I chose Roasted Corn Salad for this weeks recipe because I noticed the fresh corn on the cob in my local grocery store and it is priced really low -- 4 cobs for $1! I love fresh corn on the cob so I thought I would like this recipe....I need to double check the recipe book, I noticed Melanie mentioned she cooked her corn first, but I didn't see it tell you that in the book and I actually just roasted mine along with the vegetables on my outdoor grill?
The only thing it didn't tell you to grill was the fresh tomatoes (not pictured above). And for the record you will see I only have 4 corn cobs and not 8 because I halved this recipe. The recipe says it will make 6 cups and I knew it wouldn't all get eaten so I just decided on making half that amount. You can see the recipe over at Mel's Blog.
So, you simply grill your veg, then chop everything up and place in a bowl. . . .
pour on the oil and balsamic vinegar dressing and chopped basil and mix together - that simple! but was it that tasty?
Verdict: Sad to say I wasn't impressed with this dish :-( I really wished I was, I mean I love everything in it, love the corn, love red bell peppers, squash, red onions - I just love all that fresh stuff, so why didn't I like the dish? I honestly thought it was too 'greasy'! I think I would have preffered to just scoop this dish up with a tortilla chip WITHOUT the dressing. That way it would have tasted fresh and crispy I think. I also would have preferred a fresh cilantro taste rather than basil. This dish reminds me more of a fresh salsa and cilantro is a must have in that case, whereas basil is more for a pesto dish (just imo).Jason wasn't too impressed with this dish either. Honestly, after the first few tastes the rest went in the fridge and I thought I might try it later on top of chicken. Later never came, I took it out the next day and gave it a try... by then it was just cold and greasy, so it went in the trash :-(
Sorry PW!
11 comments:
The corn on the cob looked wonderful. Sorry you did not like the dish, but I love how you try new things all of the time.
Have a nice day sweetie!! ((BIG HUGS))!!
Thanks for the review. I think if I try it, I will leave out the dressing. Carla
Hi, sorry those allergies are giving you fits! I was glad to see this review...And yes, the dressing sound s too greasy to me too! I think I would half that at least! :D
Sorry it did not work out this time Denise. You have made many great ones of hers though! I too love corn but NOT red pepper. I have a thing about it and just cannot eat it. You would not believe how many entrees I have sent back with just a hint of red pepper in them. No can do.
Have a blessed evening sweet friend. ~Melissa :)
Hi Denise, the dish is so pretty, the ingredients sounded & looked wonderful, but I am with you - I don't think I would have liked the finished product. As soon as I got to the dressing part, I knew I wouldn't like it. It's awesome that you are our 'guinea pig'. :-) Have a wonderful day Denise. Hugs!
Hi Denise, Well, I think I have squash vine borers! Ugg...I will probably loose my plants. The beetles have been really bad this year! I hope your squash is taking off now. Sorry you didn't like the corn and pepper dish. I love roasted corn, we roast it on the grill pit alot along with a jucy steak! I hope your summer is going well...we are looking forward to Disney World next week! Kristen
shame you didn't like it,but if you don't try, you don't know! I'd prefer to just snaffle the COTC by itself, it's just so scrummy. Mind you, I like the idea of the recipe, but I doubt if it would be my cup of tea.
Must apologise. I opened your blog hours ago, then got sidetracked and have only come back again to comment. You know how it is :o)
Hope you get a few cool days soon, if not, click on the site I linked to on Saturday and enjoy the sound of the rain!
xx
Hi Denise! Long time since we touched base with each other:) That recipe looks good, but I would have to agree with you on the cilantro thing. Looks like a salsa anyway. Take care and have a wonderful day.
I seem to agree with your evaluation of the recipe...I love all that is in it, but I could do without the greasy!
Thanks for leaving a kind comment on my blog today! Nice to be among great Texan women!! :D
Suzanne
I don't think Melanie liked this one either. It does look good but I hate any kind of salad with too much oil or dressing. I also did some house cleaning yesterday and I have certain spots that just seem to collect everything too. I am enjoying my clutter free kitchen today but like you I can't guarantee how long it's going to last!
I cooked the corn first because I didn't have a big grill to grill it on. I had to use a George Foreman grill and I knew that it would be easier to cook it first. Not a keeper, was it?
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