Caprese Corn Salad

Name: Caprese Corn Salad
Ingredients: 5 to 6 ears of sweet corn (still in husks, do not shuck); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper , to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional); 3 cups roughly chopped, seeded tomatoes , or halved cherry or Sungold tomatoes; 1/2 cup sliced scallions , including light green parts; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella , cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 cup to 1 cup fresh basil leaves , thinly sliced