Corn Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Corn Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette (Photo courtesy The Classic Catering People)
Corn Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Corn Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For Corn Salad

  • 4 tsp. red onions minced
  • 1/4 cup pickled banana pepper juice
  • 1/2 cup pickled banana peppers minced
  • 7 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 cups heirloom tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt divided
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh (about 4 ears)
  • 2 cups red pepper diced
  • 1 cup butter beans (or lady peas) cooked and drained
  • 1 cup edamame cooked and drained
  • 1 tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper freshly ground

For Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tbs. basil chopped, fresh
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbs. white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. table salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

For Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

For Corn Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

  • Combine tomato and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  • Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until golden. Increase heat to high.
  • Add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and corn; cook 3 minutes or until corn begins to char.
  • Stir in tomato mixture; cook 1 minute.
  • Add green beans, butter beans, and peas. Bring to a simmer; cook 3 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in butter and black pepper. Toss in lemon basil vinaigrette and serve.
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