GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

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GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Tomato     Side     Corn

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 ears of corn, husked
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 9 ounces), each halved
1/3 cup (packed) thinly sliced fresh basil
1 large shallot, chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap and chill.) Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool corn. Cut kernels off cobs (generous 2 cups). Place kernels in large bowl. Add beans and and tomatoes. Mix basil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss.

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