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Stunning plated serving of Street Corn Caesar Salad, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Street Corn Caesar Salad

A in blended dressing structure and deconstructed vegetable geometry. This "hand salad" merges the bold, umami-rich profile of a Caesar with the char and starch-texture of grilled street corn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad

Ingredients
  

The Flavor Foundation
  • 5 to 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tin anchovies 2-ounce, drained
The Seasoning the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
The Street Corn
  • 4 ears of corn
  • 20 butter crackers crushed (approx. 1/2 cup)
  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese shredded
The Salad Foundation
  • 2 heads Romaine lettuce

Method
 

The Caesar Phase
  1. In a high-speed food processor, combine the garlic, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovies.
  2. Pulse to blend the base.
  3. With the machine running at a constant speed, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture until a thick, stable, and glossy dressing is formed.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a glass vessel.
The Char and Corn Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the ears of corn on the grate and cook, rotating periodically, until the kernels achieve a uniform golden brown with distinct char marks.
  2. Remove the corn and allow it to achieve a workable temperature. Execute a extraction of the kernels from the cobs into a medium bowl.
The Corn Filling Integration
  1. In the bowl with the charred corn, fold in the crushed butter cracker crumbs and half of the shredded Parmesan cheese.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the prepared Caesar dressing over the mixture and toss to integrate.
The Assembly
  1. Execute a transverse cut to halve the Romaine heads. Arrange the lettuce halves on a serving platter.
  2. Spoon the corn filling directly over the cut side of the lettuce, utilizing the leaves as a vessel to hold the mixture.
  3. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the composition and finish with the remaining Parmesan and a final application of black pepper.
  4. For a "hand salad" variant, separate the inner leaves to create individual, bite-sized lettuce cups.