Celebrate the end of Summer with a BBQ!!

Summer is over, but the heat is still here! Get together for a great Summer BBQ to celebrate the end of a wonderful Summer with your family and friends!

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Cilantro Lime Summer Corn Salad

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Featured Recipe -- Cilantro Lime Summer Corn Salad

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 small bunch cilantro, stems removed
1 clove garlic
2 green onions, white parts only
1 teaspoon honey
1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon coarse salt
dash of ground cumin

Salad:

5 ears of corn, shucked
1 small red onion, diced
2 to 3 small canned whole green chiles, diced
1 small bunch chives, snipped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Pour the lime juice and vinegar into a food processor or blender.  With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil.  Add the remaining vinaigrette ingredients and process until smooth.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the corn for 5 to 7 minutes.  Drain and allow to cool, then remove the kernels from the cob with a serrated knife. Combine the corn with the onions, chiles and chives in a large bowl.  Toss with desired amount of the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.  Chill slightly before serving (drain the salad if desired). Garnish with fresh cilantro.