Active Time

　　25 minutes

　　Total Time

　　30 minutes

　　Summer corn and vine-ripened tomatoes are already close to perfection, and they taste best when prepared simply. Here, the corn is sautéed with scallions in butter, the tomatoes are lightly dressed with oil and cider vinegar, and then the two components are tossed together so that their flavors and juices mix into something new.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 teaspoon cider vinegar

　　1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces

　　1 bunch scallions, finely chopped, keeping white parts and greens separate

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　4 cups corn kernels (from about 8 ears)

　　

Step 1

Whisk together oil, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss tomatoes with dressing.

　　

Step 2

While tomatoes marinate, cook white parts of scallions in butter with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add corn and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool.

　　

Step 3

Stir together corn, tomatoes, and scallion greens.

　　

What to drink:

Step 4

Artezin Mendocino

　　Zinfandel '07 or

　　Château de Chamirey

　　Mercurey Rouge '07

　　Cooks' note:

　　Corn can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.