Grilled Corn, Basil and Ground Cherry Salad

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Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup olive oil
• Juice of one small lime
• Zest of the lime
• Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
• 4 ears grilled corn
• 1 cup husked whole ground cherries (see below)
• 1 cup cucumber, quartered lengthwise, deseeded, and chopped
• 3tablespoons basil, cut into a fine chiffonade
• 2 tablespoons shallot, finely minced
• 1teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced finely (add more if you prefer)

Preparation:

1. Wash the ground cherries in their husks. I have better luck removing the husks if they are moistened. Pinch the base of the husk away from the cherry - it should slide off easily.
   
2. Prepare the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest and salt and pepper. Set aside.
   
3. Place the grilled corn, ground cherries, cukes, basil, shallot, and jalapeño into a medium sized serving bowl and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
   
4. Add the vinaigrette, mix all ingredients, and chill in the refrigerator.