Savor summer with fresh recipes from Whisk! Find more delicious recommendations from their team in-store.
This Fiesta Chop Salad is packed with goodies! Start with the fresh crunch of chilly iceberg lettuce, then add cheese, chili beans, red onions, tomatoes, grilled corn, AND corn chips! The creamy, tangy cilantro dressing ties it all together. Enjoy all the fresh, delicious flavors — your taste buds will be doing a happy dance!
Creamy Cilantro Dressing Ingredients:
(makes about 1 cup of dressing)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
Salad Ingredients:
1 head chopped iceberg lettuce
10 oz grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (14 oz) chili beans, slightly drained
4 ears corn, grilled and kernels cut o the cob
Olive oil for brushing corn cobs
1/4 red onion, finely diced
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups corn chips (like Fritos)
Directions:
1. Make the dressing. Prepare the cilantro by finely mincing for the dressing. Whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt and sugar together in a small jar until well combined. Add the spices and cilantro, and whisk or shake until emulsified.
2. Prep the veggies. Over direct heat, grill the corn (turning as needed) until char marks appear. About 15-20 minutes. Once the grilled corn has cooled slightly, carefully cut the kernels o from the cob with a sharp knife, or a corn stripping tool.
3. Meanwhile, wash and chop the lettuce. Finely dice the red onion and halve the grape tomatoes.
4. Assemble the salad. Toss all of the salad ingredients together with the dressing and then top the salad with the corn chips. Toss once more to incorporate the chips. Serve immediately!
We know that a classic pasta carbonara, made with very distinct ingredients, is nearly a sacred dish in Rome. However, we couldn’t help ring on the original with a summery flare! Our Bucatini alla Carbonara with Grilled Corn, Bacon, & Basil recipe substitutes bacon for traditional guanciale and features the addition of summer sweet corn, and basil fresh from the garden. We hope you enjoy this easy and delicious summer dinner as much as we did!
Ingredients:
12 oz bucatini
6 slices thick-cut bacon
4 ears sweet corn, grilled and kernels removed from the cob
1/3 cup pecorino romano, finely grated
2/3 cup parmesan, finely grated
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
10 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade cut
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat the grill and grill the corn cobs on direct heat, turning until slightly charred about 3-4 minutes per side. Once the corn has cooled, remove the kernels from the cob using a corn stripping tool. Wash and thinly chiffonade the basil.
2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet. Once the bacon has cooked, let it cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Once it’s cooled, slice or crumble into bite-sized pieces. Discard the excess bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the whole eggs and the egg yolks. Whisk together. Mix in the finely grated pecorino romano, parmesan cheese, and freshly ground pepper to the eggs. Whisk the mixture until well-combined and set aside.
4. Cook the bucatini according to the package instructions in a large pot of well-salted water until al dente. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water for finishing the sauce.
5. In the large skillet, immediately mix the hot pasta with the egg mixture and about 1/2 to 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir the pasta together with tongs until the noodles are coated and a silky sauce is formed.
6. Add the cooked bacon and grilled corn to the coated noodles. Stir until combined. Serve immediately with a garnish of basil and extra cheese, as desired. Enjoy!
