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Green Bean Salad with Sweet Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups green beans , ends trimmed
  • 1 1/2 cups (half pound) tomatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 4-6 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
  • 2 ears of corn , grilled and kernels cut from cob, or about 1/2 cut of frozen kernels, thawed
  • 6-8 tablespoons lemon-basil vinaigrette (below)
  • Salt and pepper , to taste, plus salt for boiling the green beans
  • Fresh chopped green onions for garnish , optional
  • Vinaigrette:
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil , parsley or mint
  • 1 large garlic clove , finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt , 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of salt.
  2. Add green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Test to see if cooked at 4 minutes - you want them crisp-tender.
  4. If it's done enough for you, place the green beans in ice water to stop the cooking process and set the color. If not, cook that additional 1 minute then move to the ice bath. After a few minutes in the ice water, drain the beans and allow them to dry.
  5. When ready to serve, make your vinaigrette.
  6. Add the green beans, tomatoes, feta and corn to a large bowl.
  7. Toss with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Sprinkle on additional chopped fresh herbs if using.