corn, tomato & green bean salad with basil oil
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
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2ears corn
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1 lbgreen beans, trimmed and snapped in half
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2 lgtomatoes, cored and diced
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1 ozbasil, leaves removed and stems discarded
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1/4 colive oil, extra virgin
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
How To Make corn, tomato & green bean salad with basil oil
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1Bring 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.
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2Cut the kernels away from the cobs and add the kernels to a medium mixing bowl. Add the green beans and tomatoes.
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3In 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.
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4Drizzle the basil oil over the corn, tomatoes, and green beans. Toss to coat the salad.
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5NOTE: You may prefer your green beans cooked a bit longer than 5 minutes.
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