Grandma Dorothea's Corn Salad **not my Grandma**

Grandma Dorothea is Reese Witherspoon's grandma. She writes about her extensively in her book. And grandmas are great. I miss mine tremendously. What is your favorite thing that your grandma cooked?

Reese's grandma made a fresh corn salad.

I like corn a lot, and this is a great summer salad and good if you have a big family or are having a big meal. Otherwise, eating all the leftovers of this might get old.

Grandma Dorothea warned against two things related to this recipe: picking corn more than a day before you ate it and putting tomatoes in the fridge. The sugars in the corn turn into starch quickly after picked and tomatoes get mushy when put in the fridge.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ears corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 6 cups)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 cup lightly packed fresh herb leaves, finely chopped (of whatever you like best - ex. basil, cilantro, chives, tarragon, parsley, etc.)

Instructions:
1. Combine the vinegar, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, honey, and shallot in a small jar and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the shallots to soften and flavor the vinegar. Add the oil, secure the lid on the jar, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to emulsify the dressing.

2. Combine the corn, tomatoes, green onions, and herbs in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss well to combine. Season the salad with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or cover and chill until ready to serve.

serves 6