Confetti Corn Salad (ina Garten Back To Basics)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 small orange bell pepper, 1/2-inch diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups corn (fresh kernels cut from 5 ears yellow or corn)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil (or all 3) or 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (or all 3) or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves (or all 3)

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
• 2 add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. over medium heat, add the corn, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn just loses its starchiness. season to taste, gently stir in the basil or other green herbs, and serve hot.