Summer Dinner Salad With Creamy Caper Dressing

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   Creamy Caper Dressing: Whisk together the capers, vinegar, buttermilk, salt and pepper.

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   Then whisk in the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.

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   Salad: Prepare a large bowl of ice water.

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   STeam the corn until tender, about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the ripeness, immediately plunge the corn into the ice water, and remove as soon as it's cooled.

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   Using a large sharp knife, cut the corn from the cob, being sure to catch any juice.

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   Cut the tomatoes in half width wise, then scoop out the seeds with your fingers.

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   Cut into 1/4 inch dice.

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   Peel off the outer dark green leaves from the romaine and cut off 3 inches from the tip.

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   Cut inner leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons, then wash and dry thoroughly.

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    Remove any brown outer leaves from the endive, then cut leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons.

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    Combine the corn, tomatoes, romaine, endive, bacon and croutons in a large bowl.

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    Toss with the dressing to distibute evenly.

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    Add salt and pepper as you toss, until the capery flavour of the dressing comes through on the leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.