CHOPPED SPRING SALAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces pearl onions, peeled
2 ears corn, husked
3 small, thin yellow squash, quartered lengthwise
3 small, thin zucchini, quartered lengthwise
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 baby Japanese or Kirby cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed
Shallot and Sherry-Wine Vinaigrette

Steps:

Heat a grill or grill pan until medium hot. Have ready 2 long metal skewers. Place onions in a heat-proof bowl, and cover with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, and let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard skins.
Place corn on grill, and cook, turning, until kernels are slightly charred on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove corn from grill. Using a sharp knife, cut kernels form cobs. Set kernels aside, and discard cobs.
Thread the pearl onions on the skewers. Brush squash, zucchini, and onions generously with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place oiled vegetables on grill, and grill until slightly charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes for the zucchini, 6 to 8 minutes for the onions. Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board.
Cut the squash and zucchini into 1/2-inch dice, and place in a large bowl. Remove onions from the skewers, and add to bowl.
Add reserved corn, cucumbers, avocado, and watercress; gently toss. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss, and serve.