corn, tomato & green bean salad with basil oil

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Just got this lovely salad recipe today from my organic delivery company. Can't wait to try it! Recipe & photo: Green Bean Delivery 07-17-14

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For corn, tomato & green bean salad with basil oil

  • 2
    ears corn
  • 1 lb
    green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
  • 2 lg
    tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 1 oz
    basil, leaves removed and stems discarded
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make corn, tomato & green bean salad with basil oil

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the husks and silks from the corn and add to boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes and then remove from heat and allow to cool. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and run cold water over the top to stop the cooking process.
  • 2
    Cut the kernels away from the cobs and add the kernels to a medium mixing bowl. Add the green beans and tomatoes.
  • 3
    In a food processor, add the basil leaves. Turn on the food processor and slowly add oil in the top. Process until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and a couple turns of a pepper grinder.
  • 4
    Drizzle the basil oil over the corn, tomatoes, and green beans. Toss to coat the salad.
  • 5
    NOTE: You may prefer your green beans cooked a bit longer than 5 minutes.
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