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corn salad

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Definition of corn salad

: any of several herbs (genus Valerianella) of the valerian family especially : a low European herb (V. locusta synonym V. olitoria) that is widely cultivated for its leaves used in salads and as a potherb

— called also lamb's lettuce, mâche

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Corn salad came by way of its name from its occurrence as a weed in grain fields: it's the salad green found growing among rows of corn. The plant is native to southern Europe but is widely found in both Europe and North America. Corn salad isn't a particularly refined name for a salad green, but the plant has other names that broaden its appeal. It's been called lamb's lettuce about as long as it's been called corn salad-that is, since the late 1500s-and in the late 1600s English speakers applied a tried-and-true technique for building a food's cachet: they started using its French name. That mâche on the fancy restaurant's menu? It's corn salad with a Continental nom de plume. Bon appétit.

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 Slice the steaks thinly and top with the corn salad. — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: A smoky corn salad tops slices of lean, flavorful grilled skirt steak," 5 Aug. 2019 Fish and shrimp tacos with all the fixings and a roast corn salad – plus an extra sandwich for the weekend – are placed in separate hot and cold coolers. — AZCentral.com, "At the base of a canyon, every fire season can be a gamble," 23 July 2019 That glorious occasion is marked by the first corn salad of the season, at least in our book. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "The No-Brainer Corn Salad We’re Eating All Summer," 21 June 2019 The secret's out: This easy corn salad is actually just another excuse to eat queso. Heat grill to medium. — Kristina Kurek, Country Living, "Charred Corn Salad," 13 June 2018 Lunches for the promotion include chicken cranberry pecan salad and spicy chicken corn salad. — Hannah Steinkopf-frank, RedEye Chicago, "Get free lunch in the Loop courtesy of Eat Purely," 24 Apr. 2018 Sides include Campero beans ($2.29), Campero rice ($2.29), black beans ($2.29), yucca fries, ($2.59), sweet plantains ($2.59), and corn salad ($2.59). — Stephanie Schorow, BostonGlobe.com, "Fast becoming a fan of Pollo Campero fried chicken," 9 Mar. 2018 That’s the warm corn salad that’s popular street food, and with good reason — the mix of corn, mayonnaise, queso fresco and onion, all brightened with lime juice, is irresistible. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dishes that shine at Las 7 Estrellas Mexican restaurant," 20 Feb. 2018 Serve with a tomato corn salad: Combine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved) with juice of 1/2 lemon. — Susan Nicholson, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 9 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of corn salad

1597, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for corn salad

from its occurrence as a weed in fields of grain

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