8 ears fresh sweet corn | 1 zucchini, diced |
1 green or red pepper, diced | 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine |
16 sweet gherkin pickles, chopped fine | 1 cup fresh basil leaves |
1/2 cup mayonaise | 1/3 cup beef or vegetable broth |
1/4 cup sour cream | salt and pepper, to taste |
Remove corn kernels from cobs. (You should have about 4 cups.) Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Place in a bowl. Add zucchini bell peppers, onion and pickles. Toss together.
In a food processor, puree basil leaves with mayonaise, broth and sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and pour over salad. Mix with corn mixture and refrigerate 2 hours to develop flavors. Serve cold.